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

Adapted from Kennedy’s beloved books — which have sold more than six million copies — the show follows the elite men’s hockey team at the fictional Briar University in Massachusetts and the women in their lives, with each season revolving around a different love story. —Kennedy French, Variety, 12 May 2026

His philosophy revolved around the interconnection of all living things and the idea that no species should be discounted. —Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

Both the book and series revolve around a hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. —Brayden Garcia may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026

State legislative races revolve around loyalty to national personalities rather than debates over roads, taxes or schools. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026

Rhymes for revolve around

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