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
The choreography includes lots of jumps, torso gyrations, high knees and arm waves.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
And analysts who are kept busy writing about the market gyrations.
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Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
The market gyrations can be dizzying.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
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Beneficiaries of the urgent, unprecedented buildout of computing capacity are carrying the indexes, with timely rotations into the broader array of stocks allowing the leaders to rest periodically.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have long maintained one of Major League Baseball’s best rotations, anchored by ace Zack Wheeler.
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Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing, with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
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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.
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The summer sun can turn your car into what feels like an oven on wheels.
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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.
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“Gyrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrations. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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