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
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.
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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
While the stock market was in the midst of yet another meltdown, the normally staid bond market began to gyrate wildly.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Jagger is running, gyrating, singing, and dancing at each one.
—Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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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
While the stock market was in the midst of yet another meltdown, the normally staid bond market began to gyrate wildly.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Jagger is running, gyrating, singing, and dancing at each one.
—Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrate
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But internal controls, like segregation of duties, dual approvals or rotating high-risk job functions, don’t signal distrust.—
Toby Braun,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Flay was among the rotating celebrity chefs who competed with Burrell, appearing in four seasons.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 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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Versant, which will be lead by CEO Mark Lazarus when Comcast spins the company off later this year, has been building up a corporate structure — with several executives coming from NBCU’s news operations.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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The iconic address’ upstairs is all about pitchers of local wheat ales and country DJs spinning Morgan Wallen hits, yet the basement steakhouse is where the sweet tunes from the sizzling stovetop can be heard.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Gyrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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