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
Mixter said her office has seen interest in real estate purchases among some older homeowners who recently cashed out some stock holdings amid market gyrations.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
As a smaller economy, Britain was more vulnerable to these gyrations than the United States.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
While market gyrations sometimes benefit hedge funds and other traders, corporate boards and shareholders looking to strike multibillion-dollar deals do not like wild swings in stock prices and government policies.
—Svea Herbst-Bayliss, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Even though the move coincides with the recent rebound in equities, Xu contends the market gyrations aren’t over just yet.
—Anna Gleason, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
As a smaller economy, Britain was more vulnerable to these gyrations than the United States.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
While market gyrations sometimes benefit hedge funds and other traders, corporate boards and shareholders looking to strike multibillion-dollar deals do not like wild swings in stock prices and government policies.
—Svea Herbst-Bayliss, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Even though the move coincides with the recent rebound in equities, Xu contends the market gyrations aren’t over just yet.
—Anna Gleason, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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Payne did not play in Game 3 after Delon Wright and Landry Shamet were bumped up a spot in the rotation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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The Royals replaced Singer in the rotation with left-hander Kris Bubic.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve Chicago Blackhawks players’ offseason plans include film work, yoga, house hunting and the World Championship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Urban sky-gazers take a contemporary spin on this Neolithic astronomy concept by pinpointing days when the sun seems to rise or set between a canyon of skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Bluey is being given a German spin with a dose of star power.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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Swirling opens up the wine’s aromas, so give your glass a little twirl before sticking your nose in.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The tight, shiny skin weeps an oily iridescence that tints the light around the woman as she twirls, evidently delighted by her affliction.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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