spun
Americanverb
adjective
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of spun
First recorded in 1480–90, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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Gilles Villeneuve's left rear wheel is barely hanging on to his Ferrari after he spun out of the lead in 1979 because of a punctured tyre.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Oprah spun off Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, and gave oxygen to Suzanne Somers’ and Jenny McCarthy’s toxic messages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
It has spun off and listed its Aumovio automotive unit, sold its original equipment solutions business and agreed to sell its ContiTech unit that manufactures products like conveyer belts and materials for vehicle interiors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
In 2020, Sandoz -- which was later spun off by the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis in 2023 -- reached an agreement with the DoJ in exchange for a $195 million penalty.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Your mother spun trouble,” she said, “and then left it on my hands.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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