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 rapid drop shows that Bitcoin, often pitched as a stable long-term source of value, is still subject to the gyrations of the broader market that has cratered since Mr. Trump announced broad import taxes last week.
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David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
That was the fourth-largest increase among the 50 states in a 2020-2025 period that was marked by business gyrations linked to various attempts to limit a pandemic’s spread.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Yet the gyrations leave May’s measure of statewide optimism somewhat normal as consumer confidence runs 2% below its 19-year average.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
There was a time when Karen Weekly, sandpaper-tough former litigator, would’ve been galled by gyrations for social media’s sake.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
That was the fourth-largest increase among the 50 states in a 2020-2025 period that was marked by business gyrations linked to various attempts to limit a pandemic’s spread.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Yet the gyrations leave May’s measure of statewide optimism somewhat normal as consumer confidence runs 2% below its 19-year average.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
There was a time when Karen Weekly, sandpaper-tough former litigator, would’ve been galled by gyrations for social media’s sake.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell know the quality of the rotation is going to make or break the Cubs' playoff hopes and success this season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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During the team’s last homestand, fellow young talent Emmet Sheehan returned from Tommy John surgery with four sharp innings, and seemed primed to occupy an open spot in the Dodgers’ rotation moving forward.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The rigidity or inflexibility of the curve directly influences the complexity of the surgery, with more rigid curves often requiring more extensive osteotomy bone cuts to achieve proper alignment.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Where the opportunities lie The front and the belly of the curve remain the most attractive, said Rieder, who is also the portfolio manager of iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) .—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The cold foam put a decadent spin on the subtly tangy sip.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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From a young age, Sinner and Alcaraz learned to hit ground strokes that dipped and drove, as Nadal’s did, with clear margins and heavy with spin.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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