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
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.
—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
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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For hands-on creativity, Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, with rotating exhibitions, engages everyone from toddlers to adults.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Behind him, Aaron Gordon was rotating to Austin Reaves to protect against the easiest pass Doncic could make out of a double-team.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Its largest shareholder, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has also changed its investment strategy in the company from capital investment to revolving credit.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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This, according to Dell, is thanks to larger fans than on previous iterations, with the 18-inch laptop spinning up a 20% larger Cryo-Chamber fan than its predecessor.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gyrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrating. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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