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
The room of devoted fans roar at each gyration.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
And analysts who are kept busy writing about the market gyrations.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The market gyrations can be dizzying.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled markets around the world, but the gyrations have been especially pronounced in UK bonds, which are particularly vulnerable to jitters over inflation and strained government finances.
—Alice Atkins, Bloomberg, 24 Mar. 2026
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
And analysts who are kept busy writing about the market gyrations.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The market gyrations can be dizzying.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled markets around the world, but the gyrations have been especially pronounced in UK bonds, which are particularly vulnerable to jitters over inflation and strained government finances.
—Alice Atkins, Bloomberg, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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No starting pitcher on the Astros’ roster is making more money than Imai, who is supposed to announce this franchise’s arrival in the Pacific Rim, while slotting somewhere in the middle of its starting rotation.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The Comeback’s blunt depiction of Hollywood neuroses has been ahead of the curve since its 2005 debut.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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The learning curve has been sharp, but Canvot has taken it in his stride.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Sturm checked multiple boxes during his first spin.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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And while much of that funding is for companies focused on other parts of the real estate industry, the buying and selling of homes is still fertile ground for plenty of startups, each offering its own tech spin on how to improve the process.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The actors did much of the fighting themselves, while Urban’s stunt double, Garreth Hadfield, performed other aspects, training for months on wires to perfect the twirl in the air, followed by the trademark split nut-punch.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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