revolve around

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.

Examples of revolve around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Mercedes culture has always revolved around there being unquestionable team buy-in and zero finger pointing. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026

For years, my work has revolved around food systems, regenerative communities, integral ecology and empowering leaders and youth. — Sara Roversi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Another fascinating storyline heading into this FIFA World Cup final revolves around FC Barcelona. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Just a few years ago, these reports would have revolved around blue-chip artists and auction records. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for revolve around

• abound
• aground
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground