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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours
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Recent Examples of rotation
Philadelphia already boasts a wicked rotation with Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler and Jesus Luzardo.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
As far as building out the back end of the rotation, the Heat did it with the Shaquille O’Neal-Dwyane Wade build.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Denver needs a second ballhandler behind Jamal Murray, given that Tyus Jones was signed and entered the rotation quickly and will now hit free agency this summer.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
Derrick Brown, Bobby Brown and Hunter, a second-round pick, will lead the rotation.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
As far as building out the back end of the rotation, the Heat did it with the Shaquille O’Neal-Dwyane Wade build.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Denver needs a second ballhandler behind Jamal Murray, given that Tyus Jones was signed and entered the rotation quickly and will now hit free agency this summer.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
Derrick Brown, Bobby Brown and Hunter, a second-round pick, will lead the rotation.
—Mike Kaye
june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Andrea Flores covered how different Southern California clothing designers are putting their own spin on World Cup apparel, mixing tradition with personal flare.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The low-80s curveball has more teeth, breaking sharply to the dirt with similar spin rates.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The writing process was a learning curve for me, never having been in an American writers’ room system before.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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That has led analysts to think Thursday’s hike will be a one and done affair, aimed mainly at signaling to financial markets that the bank is determined not to get behind the curve if inflation spirals higher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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And her phone’s camera roll is mostly filled with photos and videos of her smiling baby boy.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Village Farms developers estimated the project would add more than $1 billion to the city’s property tax roll.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Perry was also spotted behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and tooled around town with Trudeau riding in the passenger seat.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Anyone who discovers that their vehicle’s wheels or tires have been stolen should contact the Rocklin Police Department’s non-emergency line at 916-625-5400 to file a report.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The actress, who was styled by Karla Welch, adorned the look with a gold twirl necklace that was also part of the collection and featured on the runway paired with the same dress.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Muted guitars twirl in curlicued shapes, fleshed out by harp, woodwinds, and brass; clanking bells and mbira-like harmonics flare up in quiet patches, and background vocals fan across the stereo field.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2026
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And yet, most businesses cannot afford to sit out the AI revolution.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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That was actually the settlement of a long-term dispute over arms Iran bought from the US before the Islamic revolution.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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More games mean more exposure, more highlight-reel moments and more chances to capture global attention.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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It’ll get replayed again and again, not just as an epic moment in basketball, but on the highlight reel of the best moments in sports.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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