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
But South Korea's market has been characterized by volatility of late, with the Kospi experiencing some of the most outsized gyrations as a result of its concentration in a handful of stocks, as well as speculative positioning of retail traders.
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The room of devoted fans roar at each gyration.
—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
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The room of devoted fans roar at each gyration.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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The lefty the brass swore was the bedrock of the future rotation.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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The Highwomen may not have persuaded radio programmers to add their songs into rotation, but their mission has permeated deeply.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Some smile, and some pensively stare over the curve of the David Geffen Galleries.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Ananya told Hannah to slow down before the curve.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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The business also has made Space Shuttle drag parachutes for the orbiter, and parachutes that deploy from the tails of F-22 and F-35 military jets to break them from unrecoverable stalls or spins.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Those marching orders left opponents and free speech advocates in disbelief, wondering how park employees were supposed to put a sunny spin on monuments acknowledging slavery, Jim Crow laws and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The actress, who was styled by Karla Welch, adorned the look with a gold twirl necklace that was also part of the collection and featured on the runway paired with the same dress.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Muted guitars twirl in curlicued shapes, fleshed out by harp, woodwinds, and brass; clanking bells and mbira-like harmonics flare up in quiet patches, and background vocals fan across the stereo field.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2026
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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