as in rotating
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 gyrating
One of Katy Perry’s two gyrating sharks in fugue state.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Throughout the video, Slipknot lead singer Corey Taylor and the rest of the band continue performing, surrounded by gyrating heavy metal fans.
—Philip Joens, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Throughout the video, Slipknot lead singer Corey Taylor and the rest of the band continue performing, surrounded by gyrating heavy metal fans.
—Philip Joens, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrating
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Bake tart on baking sheet, rotating front to back halfway through, until almonds and crust are deep golden brown, 45–55 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Without Champions League football in 2026-27, there is every chance United will have to borrow money to spend significantly and dip back into their revolving credit facility — essentially, a bank overdraft — which funded much of last summer’s £215million expenditure.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the positive side, there isn't too much panic on the credit side of the equation yet for the sector, according to one banker, with revolving lines of credit not yet being drawn.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Others of note Right-hander Bryce Meccage is 93-96 with a slider and curveball, spinning everything well, and lacking a real changeup while showing decent control but below-average command.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Post has always been accused of ‘misinformation’ by spinning politicians, but from Hunter Biden, BLM and Covid to Biden’s failing health, it has been consistently proven right.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Gyrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrating. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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