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
Even though the move coincides with the recent rebound in equities, Xu contends the market gyrations aren’t over just yet.
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Anna Gleason, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
These constant gyrations in policy provide dangerous opportunities for insider trading.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In between gyrations, cover the skillet with a lid (again, being careful because steam can build up in just a few minutes).
—Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Looking at the longer term charts can help one avoid the market gyrations.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Anna Gleason, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
These constant gyrations in policy provide dangerous opportunities for insider trading.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In between gyrations, cover the skillet with a lid (again, being careful because steam can build up in just a few minutes).
—Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Looking at the longer term charts can help one avoid the market gyrations.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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EuroLeague sports directors — the analog to general managers in American sports — are frustrated to be losing rotation players to the college ranks.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The Dodgers starting rotation for the past two seasons is a MASH unit.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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Burned by years of inaction on social media, lawmakers in both parties want to get ahead of the curve on AI.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Allow Interns To Contribute To Meaningful Projects Junior associates bring fresh perspectives, new ideas and a familiarity with the latest technologies that can help organizations stay ahead of the curve.—
Anne St. Peter,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Go for a spin The analog era lives on at Rome’s coziest new wine bars.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Toronto star Mitch Marner tried a silly, spin pass in mid-ice that was intercepted.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Grab a box of Little Leaf salad mix and dance along to one of Marshall's videos — or just have fun giving it a twirl.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The perfect pasta twirl, the soft collapse of cake, the crunch when cutting into a loaf of sourdough—these are the moments when the best silverware sets really earns its place at the table.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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