as in rotations
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 gyrations
Concurrent with stock market gyrations, other assets, like precious metals and crypto, took investors on a wild ride.
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Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s my conclusion after watching the market gyrations of the past week.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Wild gyrations in commodities prices are having huge impacts on economies the world over.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Thursday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which balances out some of the week-to-week gyrations, rose by 6,000 to 212,250.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
As for the tourists, their van pulls up, far in the background of a long shot that gazes through the grand lobby of the hotel—where, in the foreground, a small folk orchestra of blind musicians, accompanied by a dance troupe’s festive gyrations, provides a showy welcome.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure shrugged off gyrations in the yen after chairing a meeting of his Group of Seven counterparts.
—William Horobin, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
These paycheck rollercoasters parallel inflation’s gyrations.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Besides running JPMorgan, Dimon has taken on an outsized role in global finance as a top voice explaining market gyrations or emerging risks and influencing regulators amid policy shifts.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s my conclusion after watching the market gyrations of the past week.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Wild gyrations in commodities prices are having huge impacts on economies the world over.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Thursday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which balances out some of the week-to-week gyrations, rose by 6,000 to 212,250.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
As for the tourists, their van pulls up, far in the background of a long shot that gazes through the grand lobby of the hotel—where, in the foreground, a small folk orchestra of blind musicians, accompanied by a dance troupe’s festive gyrations, provides a showy welcome.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure shrugged off gyrations in the yen after chairing a meeting of his Group of Seven counterparts.
—William Horobin, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
These paycheck rollercoasters parallel inflation’s gyrations.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Besides running JPMorgan, Dimon has taken on an outsized role in global finance as a top voice explaining market gyrations or emerging risks and influencing regulators amid policy shifts.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
Noun
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No plays to memorize, no rotations to execute.—
D’Joumbarey A. Moreau,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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There were significant tactical market peaks in January or February in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2025, all of them involving momentum reversals and forced rotations as an aggravating factor.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Original EveryWear Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans Designed to hug your curves and shape your waist, the Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans have a flare leg and a high waist that elongates the legs.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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An accidental rear-end collision is what brings Davis and Maya together in the first place—and their ensuing relationship, though not without its bumps, sends the story on some of its more pleasurable curves.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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BaubleBar debuted new trinkets and accessories inspired by the characters; Brooks Brothers launched a capsule collection with Snoopy dressed up in a bowtie, and more brands showcased unique spins on the beloved characters.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 18-year-old wowed with a graceful performance that included beautiful extensions and spins.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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The swishy Zesica Sleeveless Maxi Dress checks all my boxes, as the asymmetrical top is designed to sit lower on one side, and slightly flares out into a flowy pleated skirt that twirls nicely and allows for a full range of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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To be frank, Jarrett’s rush pattern may have short-circuited the Next Gen Stats GPS system with more twists, twirls and figure-eights than an Olympic figure skating routine.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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While older torque vectoring systems use the brakes to balance power between wheels, Audi’s setup here is active, using an electric motor actuator to make huge power deltas between the left and right wheels if necessary.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Gyrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrations. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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