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gyrations

plural of gyration
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 Treating real estate as a multidecade investment helps to make real-time economic gyrations seem like a modest detail in the creation of new properties. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025 The latest market gyrations may have some investors seeking ways to generate safe returns without all the drama. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • The Oilers enjoyed good special teams this month, partly due to using McDavid and Draisaitl as regulars in both rotations.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The goal and focus of Brown's offense are to get everyone involved and force defenses to make more rotations and decisions, rather than keeping the offense predictable and easier to solve for defenders.
    Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • So all the curves seem to be following this exponential upward slope.
    Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
  • That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Many descendants have followed, including traditional media companies that are still trying to find new spins on the concept.
    Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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, 10 Nov. 2025
  • And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025

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“Gyrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrations. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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