as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
the gyroscope got its name for the way the disk inside the instrument gyrates around an axis
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Recent Examples of gyrate
The stock market has gyrated for weeks amid uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, which has strangled the global flow of oil and liquified natural gas, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively shut to oil tankers.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Markets have gyrated as traders try to discern the outlook for the Fed.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has gyrated wildly in recent weeks.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Financial markets gyrated Thursday as investors increasingly price in a period of higher inflation due to the ongoing war.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Markets have gyrated as traders try to discern the outlook for the Fed.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has gyrated wildly in recent weeks.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Financial markets gyrated Thursday as investors increasingly price in a period of higher inflation due to the ongoing war.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrate
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney found that rotating and restacking layers of hBN can significantly alter the color and wavelength of light emitted by quantum emitters embedded within the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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And for those who don't own a home — or who prefer not to borrow against it — personal loans can provide a more affordable alternative to revolving credit card debt, particularly for borrowers with strong credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Instead of getting a lump sum, a HELOC offers a revolving line of credit that can be used as needed during a borrowing period, usually five to 10 years.—
Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The most common way to enrich uranium is by spinning uranium gas in a centrifuge, where lighter U-235 separates from the heavier U-238.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Gyrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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