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
Kearney estimates that nearly half of those in the high-income bracket may be so over-extended that they are dangerously exposed to rising interest rates, stock market gyrations, and a wobbly jobs market.
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Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 19 May 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
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.
—ABC News, 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
And analysts who are kept busy writing about the market gyrations.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The market gyrations can be dizzying.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled markets around the world, but the gyrations have been especially pronounced in UK bonds, which are particularly vulnerable to jitters over inflation and strained government finances.
—Alice Atkins, Bloomberg, 24 Mar. 2026
Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 19 May 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
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.
—ABC News, 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
And analysts who are kept busy writing about the market gyrations.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The market gyrations can be dizzying.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled markets around the world, but the gyrations have been especially pronounced in UK bonds, which are particularly vulnerable to jitters over inflation and strained government finances.
—Alice Atkins, Bloomberg, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
Noun
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Residents Medical arranges rotations with careful attention to specialty alignment.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Christian Petersen / Getty Images NBC News analyzed the average ages of NBA champions’ playoff rotations since 2016, and San Antonio would be the youngest team to win a title — out-young-ing last year’s Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Inside, its modernist lines are softened by lush textiles and the soft curves of furnishings from Urquiola’s designs for Italian brands such as Cassina and Molteni, as well as the vertical gardens developed by botanist Patrick Blanc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Most of the solid material involves lasers and optical guides; the computation is done using the nuclear spins of atoms held suspended by an array of laser light.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The business also has made Space Shuttle drag parachutes for the orbiter, and parachutes that deploy from the tails of F-22 and F-35 military jets to break them from unrecoverable stalls or spins.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Before Bret realizes his daughter's foot-content creator career dream is a jest for the cameras, the loving father spins his wheels, recovering from his surprise to even manage encouragement.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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