twirl
verb (used with object)
to cause to rotate rapidly; spin; revolve; whirl.
are twirling
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present progressiveof twirl.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“They are twirling a baton saying, ‘Look at me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
The girls are kicking up their bobby socks and their skirts are twirling, their Peter pan collars buttoned up.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2013
The Hearts fans are twirling their scarves high in the hair and the Hibs fans respond with green & white flags.
From BBC ● May 19, 2012
The only action is from the avenue next to the mosque: a group of orange jacket-clad women are twirling brooms in a cloud of dust.
From Time ● Nov. 1, 2011
She’s laughing her rumbly laugh and her hands are twirling around in the air.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
