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Another word for whirl

whirl Synonyms

whirl

n.

Rapid rotating motion
swirl, turn, flurry, spin, gyration, reel, surge, whir; see also revolution 1.
Confusion
hurry, flutter, fluster, ferment, agitation, tempest, storm, rush, tumult, turbulence, commotion, hurly-burly, bustle, the dizzy rounds*.

whirl Synonyms

whirl

v.

turn around, rotate, spin, gyrate, wheel, swirl, twirl, revolve, gyre, turn, turn upon itself.

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Another word for whirl

verb

To rotate rapidly:
spin, swirl, twirl. See repetition
To move or cause to move like a rapid rotary current of liquid:
eddy, swirl. See move, repetition
To have the sensation of turning in circles:
reel, spin, swim, swirl. See repetition
To move swiftly:
bolt, bucket, bustle, dart, dash, festinate, flash, fleet, flit, fly, haste, hasten, hurry, hustle, pelt², race, rocket, run, rush, sail, scoot, scour², shoot, speed, sprint, tear¹, trot, whisk, whiz, wing, zip, zoom. (Informal) hotfoot, rip. (Slang) barrel, highball. (Chiefly British) nip¹. Idioms: get a move on, get cracking, go like lightning, go like the wind, hotfoot it, make haste, make time, make tracks, run like the wind, shake a leg, step (or jump) on it. See move

noun

Circular movement around a point or about an axis:
circuit, circulation, circumvolution, gyration, revolution, rotation, turn, wheel. See geometry, repetition
Agitated, excited movement and activity:
bustle, flurry, stir¹, whirlpool. See calm
(Informal)
A trip in a motor vehicle:
drive, ride, run. (Informal) spin. See move
(Informal)
A brief trial:
crack, go, stab, try. (Informal) fling, shot, whack. See try

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It's easy to let the first few weeks of life with your baby pass in a whirl of feedings, changings, and visits from family.
Because you can learn the game quick and heat your brain up with a word activity, you should give this game a whirl.
During this time, rides and attractions such as a giant Ferris wheel, The Whip, a penny arcade and Tilt A Whirl were constructed.
Over-the-knee and thigh-high leather boots are best worn with skin-tight jeans or leggings, so buy a pair and give them a whirl!
You'll also want to check out Expedition Everest and the Primeval Whirl roller coaster if you're looking for an adrenaline rush.

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