as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
the gyroscope got its name for the way the disk inside the instrument gyrates around an axis
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Recent Examples of gyrate
Warner allegedly gyrates against another security guard’s neck at a show.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Female dancers gyrated and twerked.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
The former requires that the hoop be launched sufficiently fast in the same direction as the gyrating motion, while the latter is strongly dependent on body shape—with an hourglass being ideal.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Cue the topless men in fireman hats gyrating to save the venue.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Female dancers gyrated and twerked.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
The former requires that the hoop be launched sufficiently fast in the same direction as the gyrating motion, while the latter is strongly dependent on body shape—with an hourglass being ideal.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Cue the topless men in fireman hats gyrating to save the venue.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrate
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Bake for 30 minutes, then turn the heat to 375°F, rotate the pie, and continue baking until the filling is bubbling and the crust is deep golden brown, about 45 minutes more.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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When baking in a skillet, rotate the pan a quarter turn every 10 minutes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Garcia pointed out the movie will have an uplifting dimension, revolving on the strong bond between a mother and her son.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Too many individuals think the world revolves only around them.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a video posted by PBR, That Mexican OT spun away from a charging bull on two occasions, just barely escaping its horns.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to believe Milwaukee wouldn’t go for such an offer: Butler doesn’t exactly fit a rebuild timeline (and an unhappy Butler has made waves before), and spinning his sizable contract off to another team would likely prove difficult.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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“Gyrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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