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
Only the most astute short-term traders can do well in wild markets; ordinary investors need to keep calm and ignore all the headlines and price gyrations.
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Sal Gilbertie, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
These are long-term accounts, for which short-term gyrations shouldn’t matter much.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Amid the stock market gyrations and stubbornly elevated inflation levels, the Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Tariffs imposed by Trump have contributed to gyrations in the market and uncertainty with the economy.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sal Gilbertie, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
These are long-term accounts, for which short-term gyrations shouldn’t matter much.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Amid the stock market gyrations and stubbornly elevated inflation levels, the Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Tariffs imposed by Trump have contributed to gyrations in the market and uncertainty with the economy.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
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Plus, score trendy barrel pants and linen trousers to add to your workwear rotation.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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For our other go-to lawn care tools and gadgets that made it into our frequent rotation, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.—
Sanford Mann,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For instance, earlier this month stocks sank and bond yields rose, particularly on the longer end of the curve, Chaudhuri pointed out.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Wicked, wicked stuff (velocity, spin rate, break), being a Dodgers pitcher … and, alas, fragility and breaking down.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Its first-thing-in-the-morning timing means that its content is well situated to set the news agenda—or to relay the administration’s spin.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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The perfect pasta twirl, the soft collapse of cake, the crunch when cutting into a loaf of sourdough—these are the moments when the best silverware sets really earns its place at the table.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her movements were understated and free, her presence magnetic — graceful twirls one moment, piercing eye contact the next.—
Sara Ibrahim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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