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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
Rookie Andrew Painter is under team control through 2031 and earned the fifth starter spot in the rotation.
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CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The right-hander was the jewel of the offseason overhaul, acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers in January to solidify a veteran rotation.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Since the three two-way players joined the team and entered the rotation against Memphis on March 9, seven of Brooklyn’s nine top minute-getters have been rookies or players who spent time with Long Island this season, including Wolf, Saraf, Johnson, Drake Powell, Nolan Traoré and Josh Minott.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Vasil was stretched out this spring while competing for a spot in the starting rotation.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The right-hander was the jewel of the offseason overhaul, acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers in January to solidify a veteran rotation.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Since the three two-way players joined the team and entered the rotation against Memphis on March 9, seven of Brooklyn’s nine top minute-getters have been rookies or players who spent time with Long Island this season, including Wolf, Saraf, Johnson, Drake Powell, Nolan Traoré and Josh Minott.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Vasil was stretched out this spring while competing for a spot in the starting rotation.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Beauty of Joseon borrows from that history but gives it a modern spin, blending classic botanicals with modern ingredients that feel easy to layer into a routine.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another important finding is that the SUPER method preserves the internal quantum spin state of the system.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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But surprisingly, the curves and swoops are contentious among experts, and some argue that cursive does not add any real value for students, especially in the age of artificial intelligence.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Everybody realizes there will be a large learning curve, but Vitello has already made a strong impression on his players.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Braden Smith’s dream scenario was to break the NCAA’s all-time assists record to Trey Kaufman-Renn on a short roll.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Relax by the grand fireplace overlooking the mountainside as you’re delivered triers of sweet pastries and chocolate treats, savory salmon toasts, lobster rolls, and more while Artisanal high chocolate is poured over fluffy cotton candy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Though similar to the company’s e-bikes, which look more-or-less as one expects a bicycle to look, the glider has smaller wheels and a larger, more cushiony seat.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Inside are four inward-facing seats, similar to a ferris wheel or train car, with chargers, ports and a control panel for support, music and climate control.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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His own parents left the nation that’s located 90 miles off the coast of Florida three years before the 1959 revolution that brought Castro to power.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Cursor has a problem, and that problem is called Claude Code, a competitor launched by Anthropic barely a year ago that helped unleash a revolution in coding via agentic AI.—
Matthew Heimer,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The rookie’s highlight-reel finish put the Celtics ahead 29-27 after one.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg had a highlight-reel dunk by bullying his way through two defenders and finishing his transition drive with a dunk to put Michigan up 66-57.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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