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whirling

The word “whirling” has 2 syllables: whirl-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwɝːlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for whirling?

In the thesaurus, “whirling” has 139 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whirling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whirling

Antonyms for whirling

Meanings of whirling

  • verb
    1. To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
    2. To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.
    3. To make something or someone whirl.
    4. To remove or carry quickly with, or as with, a revolving motion; to snatch.
  • noun
    1. The action of the verb to whirl.
  • adjective
    1. That whirls or whirl.

Example Sentences

  • The dancers were whirling gracefully across the ballroom floor.
  • Leaves came whirling through the streets during the storm.
  • The machine made a loud noise while its blades were whirling rapidly.
  • Her mind was whirling with ideas after the meeting.
  • Snow was whirling around the hikers on the mountain trail.

On this page you'll find 164 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whirling, such as: accelerating, addled, agitating, ambling, arrowing, aswoon, barreling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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