as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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Recent Examples of gyration
The latest market gyrations may have some investors seeking ways to generate safe returns without all the drama.
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The gyrations in gold imports from Switzerland make a compelling case for the challenges of imposing large tariffs on a country with which the United States has a large trade deficit.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Tyler continued to stay on theme by popping his elbows and keeping his hip flexors loose with 360 degrees of gyration.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Both her pelvic gyrations and her outfit nodded to Liza Minnelli, another performer who always gives of herself utterly.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The gyrations in gold imports from Switzerland make a compelling case for the challenges of imposing large tariffs on a country with which the United States has a large trade deficit.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Tyler continued to stay on theme by popping his elbows and keeping his hip flexors loose with 360 degrees of gyration.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Both her pelvic gyrations and her outfit nodded to Liza Minnelli, another performer who always gives of herself utterly.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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The Shenzhou-20 astronauts – mission commander Chen Dong, fighter pilot Chen Zhongrui and engineer Wang Jie – arrived at Tiangong in April for a six-month rotation.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s boots continued a string of luxe silhouettes in the actress’ shoe rotation.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The first few days was like a learning curve, for sure.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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And even if a few curve balls come in, that doesn’t necessarily overwhelm me.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Inside the hole, that spin makes the ball roll along the cylinder like a mini-pendulum, converting potential energy into spin and then back again.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The usual suspects such as Leslie Bibb and Naomi Watts posed with their signature blond hair chopped just below their ears, while bob first-timer Naomi Campbell put a high-low spin on the style and cut micro bangs, too.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Holding hands, the mother-son duo did a twirl and ended with a long hug.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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