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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The track hoe operator repeatedly spun the machine to the west, dug into a mound of sand, spun 180 degrees and dropped the sand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
He lost control of his Mercedes, which spun across the track into the inside wall, before bouncing back again to the outside, the rest of the field somehow avoiding him.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Acaster agreed: "People are doubting their instincts after that roundtable. If Bella's proven to be a faithful, they're going to be even more spun out."
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Some locals spun up a WhatsApp group to dish on all things airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Bat didn’t know what to call the sound that she made just before she spun around, stomped back into her room, and slammed the door.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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