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
The claims data can be volatile, with Texas showing big gyrations in recent weeks.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
These recent cost-of-living gyrations, however, don’t mitigate the financial pain of the worst bout of inflation in four decades.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
These recent cost-of-living gyrations, however, don’t mitigate the financial pain of the worst bout of inflation in four decades.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
Noun
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In the past, Lue has favored nine-man rotations that allow Leonard and Harden to mix in with reserves.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Grown fibers are also subject to pricing volatility, which has an impact not only on sourcing and buying, but also on what farmers choose to plant in their rotations.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But if the exponential curves falter, the bets—which now entangle most of the world’s most valuable companies—might cost a lot more than one company, and threaten the entire economy.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Colors can fade fast from frequent washing and spins in the dryer.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Domestic violence quashed a squeaky-clean image that had once been suitable for Doublemint-gum ads, necessitating a new musical calculus that took a few spins to nail.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Big Ten and the SEC can spin their wheels in figuring out how much by which to expand the Playoff.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Gyrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrations. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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