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

And instead of following Washington’s lead, regional politics will likely revolve around a deepening competition for primacy between the Emiratis and the Saudis. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Combining archival and original footage, and blurring the categories of documentary essay and the poetic avant-garde, Pelechian’s visionary works revolve around a grand recurring theme of humankind’s tumultuous relationship to the natural world. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

The offense will revolve around Baugh, who’s also a pass-catching threat (210 yards, 33 receptions in 2025). — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

The fraud investigation into Walter revolves around companies that worked as intermediaries for loans issued by his insurance firms. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for revolve around

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