Thesaurus results for GYRATE

gyrate

verb

Definition of gyrate

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 SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg Not since the darkest days of 1997 have South Korean markets gyrated like a seismometer detecting a big one. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The window next to my desk overlooks the gym’s large communal exercise room, and throughout the day, I am taunted by the sight of gyrating bodies panting through a Zumba class or a kettlebell set. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 8 May 2026 As Duncan sadly notes, Gabe has stationed armed guards where models in bikinis used to gyrate. — Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2026 In addition to the style of dance in all its gyrating glory, krump has its own genre of music, which lands somewhere between hip-hop, techno and heavy metal, and a style of dress that is in tune with hip-hop street style sprinkled with a touch of the Juggalo culture. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gyrate

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Behind him sits one of the youngest jurors, attending the trial with lip studs and a rotating assortment of rock band T-shirts.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Both Leonard and head coach Klint Kubiak have expressed that the plan is to rotate players around, but honestly, this defense is tailor-made for Maxx Crosby to have an outstanding year.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of rotate

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And with the average rate on credit card accounts that were charged interest recently topping 22%, falling behind on this type of revolving debt can become expensive quickly.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The restaurant, which started in Japan, brought its popular revolving buffet of sushi to Kansas City less than three years ago, landing first at 200 W 47th St.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of revolve

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Perry noted that unlike other spinning coasters, whose rotation may depend on weight distribution within the vehicle, these coaster cars are programmed to spin at specific times along the track, in sync with the on-board audio.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Before and after each screening, Cinespia’s signature DJs will spin sets while guests can enjoy the beer and wine bars as well as concession stands scattered throughout the cemetery grounds.

— Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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