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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Kenvue was spun off from Johnson & Johnson, which had sold Tylenol for decades, in 2023.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Receiving a pass from Anthony Gordon in the box, Bellingham took three controlled touches, spun two Norwegian defenders and drilled a low finish into the far corner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
He spun his helmet behind him as he jogged toward the center of the field, ready for the celebration that would meet him there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
More recently, the Man With The Best Words spun off a thousand memes by saying at a press conference, “Nothing bad can happen; it can only good happen.”
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
The tabletop spun past, and he grabbed it.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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