re·volv·ing-door
ri-ˈväl-viŋ-ˈdȯr 
-ˈvȯl-,
also -ˈvä-viŋ-,
or -ˈvȯ-viŋ-
: characterized by a frequent succession (as of personnel) or a cycle of leaving and returning
revolving-door governments
: a revolving-door system or process
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Mike Kaye
october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
The gulf between agencies stuck in a revolving-door cycle and those with rock-solid, energized teams is usually decided in the opening three months.
—Aaron Marcum, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
But in terms of the fact that every weekend at my house was like a revolving door of people coming over and wine and food—that was pretty much my whole childhood.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Ray, who spent the spring of 2022 in the now-defunct United States Football League (USFL), has carved out a role within a revolving-door defensive front.
—Mike Kaye
october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
The gulf between agencies stuck in a revolving-door cycle and those with rock-solid, energized teams is usually decided in the opening three months.
—Aaron Marcum, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Still, the pass-game prowess is notable given the revolving door at quarterback, wide receiver and tight end.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
But in terms of the fact that every weekend at my house was like a revolving door of people coming over and wine and food—that was pretty much my whole childhood.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Revolving-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving-door. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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