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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours
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Recent Examples of rotation
The Sleek Leather Blazer Add a touch of edge to your workwear rotation with this sleek leather blazer.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Sure, the stars move relative to one another, our Sun burns through a little more of its fuel, and the Moon slowly spirals away from the Earth as our rotation rate gradually slows down.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
After Scott, Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who is in line to join the rotation when the schedule isn’t so packed with off days, provided four innings.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-5 redshirt sophomore from Houston appeared in 27 games this season, but played sparingly down the stretch as TCU narrowed its rotation to just seven or eight players during its NCAA Tournament push.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Sure, the stars move relative to one another, our Sun burns through a little more of its fuel, and the Moon slowly spirals away from the Earth as our rotation rate gradually slows down.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
After Scott, Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who is in line to join the rotation when the schedule isn’t so packed with off days, provided four innings.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-5 redshirt sophomore from Houston appeared in 27 games this season, but played sparingly down the stretch as TCU narrowed its rotation to just seven or eight players during its NCAA Tournament push.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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In this simian spin on the slasher movie, college kid Lucy (Johnny Sequoyah) returns home to Hawaii for a visit with family and Ben, a super-smart chimp and her late mom's research project.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Several people compressing the traditional learning curve.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Government intervention aims to correct the difference between the curves to increase the consumption of merit goods.—
byLaura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seafood lovers should order the lobster roll flight or seafood roll flight and let the hardest decision of the day be choosing a favorite.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Knaus Berry Farm is visited by thousands of people each season, who stand in long lines for the finger-sticking cinnamon rolls, homemade pies and jams or the strawberry shakes, made from the strawberries grown in fields behind the market.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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These memberships have special perks, including a foam wash, bug breakdown, and a wheel and tire shine, according to Quick Quack’s website.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Fidel Castro led Cuba for nearly five decades after the communist revolution in 1959, nationalizing industry on the island and bringing Havana close to the then-Soviet Union before handing power to his brother, Raúl Castro.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The move away from the revolution’s traditional red toward softer colors signals not a rupture, but a recalibration.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The exercise allowed Americans to see the folly of burning millions of taxpayer dollars just so someone could star in a TikTok reel.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a game filled with highlight-reel dunks by the Spurs, Wembanyama had the most dramatic one, racing down court to slam the ball over GG Jackson after the Grizzlies forward had raced past the Frenchman on the previous play for his own thundering slam.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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