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gyration

noun

jī-ˈrā-shən

Definition of gyration

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 choreography includes lots of jumps, torso gyrations, high knees and arm waves. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week gyrations, inched up by 750 to 203,750. — Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 If the moon weren’t in our sky, Jupiter would cause wild gyrations of the Earth’s axis, and our climate would be totally out of control. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026 The room of devoted fans roar at each gyration. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gyration

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are aging out of the cover rotation and EA needs the next face locked down.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The Sox are trying to manage the workload for both guys, who still figure into the team’s long-term rotation plans.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of rotation

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Coordinated inquiry across pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers was especially important in compressing the learning curve.

— Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Armani’s Rondevù armchair and Rondevù vis à vis bench are defined by their fluid curves and soft, inviting cushions.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

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Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.

— Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
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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