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
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.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 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.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
That’s why this president is gyrating on a daily or hourly basis about whether or not to climb down from this war or to double down.
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NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
The band members pulsated with spirit and energy, gyrating and swinging their instruments in unison.
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Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Chicago also wanted last week to issue nearly $300 million in tax-free bonds for capital needs, but delayed that move due to gyrating market conditions.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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.
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Philip Joens,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
The interaction between the gyrating electrons and the cavity's electromagnetic field generates high-frequency radio waves, which are directed into the plasma.
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IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 2020
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 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
That’s why this president is gyrating on a daily or hourly basis about whether or not to climb down from this war or to double down.
—
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
The band members pulsated with spirit and energy, gyrating and swinging their instruments in unison.
—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Chicago also wanted last week to issue nearly $300 million in tax-free bonds for capital needs, but delayed that move due to gyrating market conditions.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
One of Katy Perry’s two gyrating sharks in fugue state.
—
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
The interaction between the gyrating electrons and the cavity's electromagnetic field generates high-frequency radio waves, which are directed into the plasma.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrating
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As heat and humidity returned during the afternoon, the atmosphere rapidly recharged and thunderstorms evolved into rotating supercells capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.
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Supper clubs, rotating potlucks and recurring gatherings have become the way people are eating, connecting and building community again, and when the conversation turns to hosting, one name still anchors it.
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And for those who don't own a home — or who prefer not to borrow against it — personal loans can provide a more affordable alternative to revolving credit card debt, particularly for borrowers with strong credit.
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Instead of getting a lump sum, a HELOC offers a revolving line of credit that can be used as needed during a borrowing period, usually five to 10 years.
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Just like in the teaser, there are several nods to the magical world from the original film from self-spinning spoons to umbrella dives off a roof, and of course, midnight margaritas.
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Common illusions at sea include ships appearing as spinning in circles or sailing on land, posing dangers to commercial maritime vessels trying to navigate.
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“Gyrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrating. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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