revolve around
phrasal verb
revolved around; revolving around; revolves around
1
: to move around (something) in a path that is similar to a circle
The planets revolve around the sun.
2
: to have (someone or something) as a main subject or interest
The discussion revolved around the question of repairing the roads.
His life revolves around playing basketball.
He thinks the world revolves around him.
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Although we are retired, our lives revolve around her needs.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Days revolve around family time on the sand, paddling on the water, and gobbling scrumptious seafood.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
The Animations Days – revolving around the pitching of 28 early-stage animation projects seeking coproduction partners and sales agents – was particularly successful with participants including I, Chihuahua!
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Their only worries seemed to revolve around romance, popularity and peer pressure.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Days revolve around family time on the sand, paddling on the water, and gobbling scrumptious seafood.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
The Animations Days – revolving around the pitching of 28 early-stage animation projects seeking coproduction partners and sales agents – was particularly successful with participants including I, Chihuahua!
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Their only worries seemed to revolve around romance, popularity and peer pressure.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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