verb / noun
spin
To construct a narrative with a chosen interpretation.
The company spins the layoffs as a necessary step toward growth.
Etymology
Constructing a story was compared with drawing out thread. Modern spin emphasizes shaping that story to support a chosen interpretation.
More examples
- She puts a positive spin on every setback.
- Grandpa spins a yarn about a fish bigger than his boat.
- We want the facts without any political spin.
Forms
spin · spins · spun · spinning