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

Even our original logo reflected that idea, with each letter of Skydance representing a planet revolving around the sun. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Final Payment, which also won Best Actor for Niu Jianrong’s performance, revolves around a homeowner clashing with a contractor over the final payment following a set of renovations on his home. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Back in the day there were no limits, even late at night, but now everyone’s life revolves around their children. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

For some students, the dance floor also offers a social space that doesn't revolve around drinking. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for revolve around

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