gyrations

noun

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 Policy gyrations will continue to shine a light on its imperfections. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Though volatile markets can cause anxiety for individual investors, high-speed Wall Street trading desks can take advantage of the wild gyrations. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 Robinhood’s customers now use AI agents to analyze stock market gyrations and make autonomous trades based on custom instructions. — Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Then some classic fighting soldiers — not American Revolution battles but intergalactic — come blended into the metal music gyrations of the helmet-wearing band Galactic Empire. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 The choreography includes lots of jumps, torso gyrations, high knees and arm waves. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week gyrations, inched up by 750 to 203,750. — Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 If the moon weren’t in our sky, Jupiter would cause wild gyrations of the Earth’s axis, and our climate would be totally out of control. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026 But South Korea's market has been characterized by volatility of late, with the Kospi experiencing some of the most outsized gyrations as a result of its concentration in a handful of stocks, as well as speculative positioning of retail traders. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
  1. rotations
  2. curves
  3. spins
  4. twirls
  5. wheels
Noun
  • Fedorov, previously Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation, had been in the job for just six months and was popular among troops for improving pay and frontline rotations.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • In an environment where career paths are often shaped by early exposure, mentorship, and clinical rotations, that absence matters.
    — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026
Definition of rotations
Noun
  • As science and surgical technique progress ad nauseam, so does our appetite for new curves, tighter skin, sharper jawlines.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • Each one told a different story, with their soft curves and asymmetrical sheens.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Definition of curves
Noun
  • Despite all the different spins and flavors, this classic Ranch water will never ever disappoint.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
    — Alex Krasnok, Scientific American, 25 June 2026
Definition of spins
Noun
  • Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 May 2026
  • The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Definition of twirls
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.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • At Montage Big Sky, a 139-room wood-and-stone main structure dispenses with antler chandeliers and wagon wheels in favor of easygoing American gentility.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of wheels

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