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
So do the gyrations, the karate poses, etc.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
So back to the Epstein files: If Trump and the GOP lawmakers are going through all these gyrations over them, there is nothing left to do but unveil them immediately.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
In the immediate aftermath of Liberation Day, violent stock market gyrations drove the markets crazy.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Given the subsequent gyrations in the administration’s tariff policy—which, as of this writing, has still left large tariff hikes on most countries—world leaders may very well be reluctant to enter into serious trade negotiations with the United States.
—Elizabeth N. Saunders, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
So back to the Epstein files: If Trump and the GOP lawmakers are going through all these gyrations over them, there is nothing left to do but unveil them immediately.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
In the immediate aftermath of Liberation Day, violent stock market gyrations drove the markets crazy.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Given the subsequent gyrations in the administration’s tariff policy—which, as of this writing, has still left large tariff hikes on most countries—world leaders may very well be reluctant to enter into serious trade negotiations with the United States.
—Elizabeth N. Saunders, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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Keep scrolling for the other Amazon maternity essentials that were constantly on rotation during my pregnancy.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Clearly an animal print fanatic, Rih also toted her favorite vintage leopard print mini Papillon bag by Louis Vuitton, which has been in her handbag rotation from Aspen to Los Angeles and NYC.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2026
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The new restaurant Mistura debuted this year and it is set under a beautiful palapa that curves right out onto the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Meghan Trainor—a pop star who was best known for celebrating her curves, then received widespread backlash for trimming down—plays a character who’s thrown out of the window of a skyscraper.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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For his new teammates, not having to try and foil Hughes’ spin moves is just another benefit of having the defenseman wearing green and red now.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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That 70’s Show A boho mini dress, sky-high platform heels, oversized gold hoops… for a city hall ceremony or something more casual, embrace shorter hemlines with a retro spin.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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To be frank, Jarrett’s rush pattern may have short-circuited the Next Gen Stats GPS system with more twists, twirls and figure-eights than an Olympic figure skating routine.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Centennial Lakes Park in suburban Edina is the perfect urban oasis to try out twirls or pick up some speed.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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