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
There was a time when Karen Weekly, sandpaper-tough former litigator, would’ve been galled by gyrations for social media’s sake.
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The year has gotten off to a clamorous start for corporate America (not to mention the rest of us), with epic stock market gyrations and President Trump’s chaotic tariff rollout ramping up the anxiety levels.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2025
The gyrations in Taiwan — and also in nearby Hong Kong, a city with a currency market that similarly tends to avoid the limelight — demonstrate how Trump’s trade war has already had far-reaching consequences.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Like the gyrations in the stock market, economists have gone back and forth on recession predictions.
—Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The year has gotten off to a clamorous start for corporate America (not to mention the rest of us), with epic stock market gyrations and President Trump’s chaotic tariff rollout ramping up the anxiety levels.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2025
The gyrations in Taiwan — and also in nearby Hong Kong, a city with a currency market that similarly tends to avoid the limelight — demonstrate how Trump’s trade war has already had far-reaching consequences.
—Juliana Liu, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Like the gyrations in the stock market, economists have gone back and forth on recession predictions.
—Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
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Lyles could be a target for contending teams looking to fill out their rotation with an offensive-minded big.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Atlanta altered its rotation ahead of the series to throw their three best pitchers, Spencer Schwellenbach, reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale, and finally, Strider, who is now 5-1 against the Mets in his career.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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The rigidity or inflexibility of the curve directly influences the complexity of the surgery, with more rigid curves often requiring more extensive osteotomy bone cuts to achieve proper alignment.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Where the opportunities lie The front and the belly of the curve remain the most attractive, said Rieder, who is also the portfolio manager of iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) .—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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This Emmy season, four starry Best Drama contenders put a spin on the venerable spy genre.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2025
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Peruse the latest fashion deals on Amazon fashion, all sure to bring a fresh spin to your summer wardrobe, without breaking the bank.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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