rolling

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roll·​ing ˈrō-liŋ 

present participle of roll

rolling

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adjective

: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline : continually adjustable through a period of time to provide flexibility for individual circumstances

De Blasio's spokesman Wiley Norvell said the city is encouraging families to sign up their kids by June 26, although there is a rolling deadline until Oct. 1. The sooner families apply, he said, the better chance they'll secure the seat they want.

—Matthew Chayes

Many law school use a rolling admissions process, meaning they evaluate applications as they come in and release admissions decisions, one by one.

—Ilana Kowarski

The Delaware Aglands Foundation Board announced it will institute a rolling application process for its Young Farmer Loan Program to offer young farmers more flexibility in acquiring a farm.

—The Dover Post

Examples of rolling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Roam among Antelope Valley poppies (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve’s rolling hills go orange in spring, usually March to May. —Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025

By Jonathan Samuels published 31 December 2024 The Schloss Roxburghe is an imposing 19th-century country house, once owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, located among the rolling hills and winding rivers of the Scottish Borders. —Jonathan Samuels, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024

Creative Joint Rolling Contest: Provide rolling papers, filters, and flower for a friendly competition. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024

View the rolling hills, explore hiking trails, and experience the ultimate outdoor adventure along the river. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1959, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rolling

• eye rolling
• get rolling
• get/set/start the ball rolling
• keep the ball rolling
• rolling boil
• rolling hitch
• rolling in (something)
• rolling in (the) dough
• rolling mill
• rolling pin
• rolling stock

Kids Definition

rolling

adjective

roll·​ing

: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline

rolling admissions