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
For starters, think about the gyrations of mortgage rates.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Such gyrations undermine the stable legal environment essential for businesses, consumers, and investors, and create endless opportunities to reward cronies and punish political adversaries.
—Ilya Somin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Concurrent with stock market gyrations, other assets, like precious metals and crypto, took investors on a wild ride.
—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
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Such gyrations undermine the stable legal environment essential for businesses, consumers, and investors, and create endless opportunities to reward cronies and punish political adversaries.
—Ilya Somin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Concurrent with stock market gyrations, other assets, like precious metals and crypto, took investors on a wild ride.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
Noun
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This time around, Verlander can slot in between RHPs Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize in lengthening out one of the game’s best rotations.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Women formed their own manga circles and began to self-publish work called doujinshi, which could include homoerotic spins on popular shonen (boys’ manga) like the soccer series Captain Tsubasa.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even to the casual viewer, Liu seemed to float through the program, completing triple-triple combinations and dizzying spins with ease.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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In other words, Uranus moves around our star like a spinning top that is tilted over and that twirls backward.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this case, the vets decided to ditch the wheelchair approach and instead used a LEGO car kit to place a removable axle and wheels directly under Pedro’s shell.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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