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
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure shrugged off gyrations in the yen after chairing a meeting of his Group of Seven counterparts.
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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
So do the gyrations, the karate poses, etc.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
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
So do the gyrations, the karate poses, etc.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
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The layout ensures that every fan in the venue had a good view, and the members incorporated rotations throughout their choreography for an immersive experience (even Dahyun, who was seated for most of the show due to an ankle injury).—
Kristine Kwak,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seasonal décor rotations are a fun way to utilize the space above kitchen cabinets.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Avoid accelerating on bridges, icy patches or curves.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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When energy is periodically added to certain quantum systems, particles can lock into stable rhythms, such as spins flipping in a regular cycle.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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One driver learned the hard way that even a freeway that's been plowed can still have icy, slick spots to cause out-of-control spins.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 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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Centennial Lakes Park in suburban Edina is the perfect urban oasis to try out twirls or pick up some speed.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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So much grunt routes through a trick all-wheel-drive system that actually uses a two-speed gearbox ahead of the engine between the front wheels, in addition to a more traditional eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle routing power to the rears.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Black Edition has black all over, including the body, trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, skidplate, and grille—and even black glass, almost, or privacy glass.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gyrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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