as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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Recent Examples of gyration
These paycheck rollercoasters parallel inflation’s gyrations.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Besides running JPMorgan, Dimon has taken on an outsized role in global finance as a top voice explaining market gyrations or emerging risks and influencing regulators amid policy shifts.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
So do the gyrations, the karate poses, etc.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
So back to the Epstein files: If Trump and the GOP lawmakers are going through all these gyrations over them, there is nothing left to do but unveil them immediately.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Besides running JPMorgan, Dimon has taken on an outsized role in global finance as a top voice explaining market gyrations or emerging risks and influencing regulators amid policy shifts.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
So do the gyrations, the karate poses, etc.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
So back to the Epstein files: If Trump and the GOP lawmakers are going through all these gyrations over them, there is nothing left to do but unveil them immediately.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
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Inspiring Lifelong Professional Growth Accelerated nursing programs allow students to discover areas of interest during clinical rotations and expose them to speciality options, leadership roles, and advanced-practice opportunities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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If nothing else changes, Sacramento’s rotation will be clogged with aging, one-dimensional vets who can’t defend in space or keep up in transition.—
LeBron Antonio Hill,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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From my perch on a sun lounger, Friendship Bay stretches out below me – the curve of the powdery sand beach, the impossible blue of the sea and the calming lapping of the waves against the shore.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Disney is graded on a curve, and investors have kept the stock in neutral since 2022, anxiously awaiting the Next Great Era of Disney that Bob Iger’s return to the helm promised.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, the actress took the ballerina sneaker trend for a spin, and her latest ‘fit is a masterclass in blending all-day comfort with style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Benedict’s love story takes a Cinderella-esque spin.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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Instead, most elements are choreographic—step sequences, hydroplaning, and twizzles (a continuous forward-moving twirl on one foot).—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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To be frank, Jarrett’s rush pattern may have short-circuited the Next Gen Stats GPS system with more twists, twirls and figure-eights than an Olympic figure skating routine.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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