as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
the gyroscope got its name for the way the disk inside the instrument gyrates around an axis
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Recent Examples of gyrate
As stocks have gyrated, investors are wondering when the market might find a bottom.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Over the course of a couple minutes, Meghan really gets into it, gyrating, grinding and twerking.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Suddenly the empty desert is filled with writhing, gyrating bodies, beautifully yet truthfully shot by DP Maruo Herce, their old tattoos and sunburnt scars, their braids and studs and ragged tees emphasizing that these are no Coachella selfie-takers, no Burning Man tryhards.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2025
His Vlad whips off his suit and gyrates comically before diving into the pool.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Over the course of a couple minutes, Meghan really gets into it, gyrating, grinding and twerking.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Suddenly the empty desert is filled with writhing, gyrating bodies, beautifully yet truthfully shot by DP Maruo Herce, their old tattoos and sunburnt scars, their braids and studs and ragged tees emphasizing that these are no Coachella selfie-takers, no Burning Man tryhards.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2025
His Vlad whips off his suit and gyrates comically before diving into the pool.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrate
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Label and rotate: Mark containers with dates to keep track of leftovers.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Anjin will serve a small, rotating menu with some cocktails and plenty of sake.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
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The central theme of Season 2 revolves tightly around how well Sauron can narcissistically charm his way into the hearts of those around him, until, like a frog in a slow-boiling pot, the objects of his desires realize they’ve been manipulated the entire time.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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In a sport that revolves so much around India, Australia and England, it’s been a breath of fresh air that South Africa made a barnstorming run to the final.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Teddy Roosevelt would've been spinning in his grave.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The crass charmer Loretta (Judith Miller) is spit-shining her establishment, known for its knick-knacks alongside an Orange Crush machine that spins the sugary libation.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Gyrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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