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
Warner allegedly gyrates against another security guard’s neck at a show.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Female dancers gyrated and twerked.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
The former requires that the hoop be launched sufficiently fast in the same direction as the gyrating motion, while the latter is strongly dependent on body shape—with an hourglass being ideal.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Cue the topless men in fireman hats gyrating to save the venue.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Female dancers gyrated and twerked.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
The former requires that the hoop be launched sufficiently fast in the same direction as the gyrating motion, while the latter is strongly dependent on body shape—with an hourglass being ideal.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Cue the topless men in fireman hats gyrating to save the venue.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rather than tiring the players out, the Conference League has given Maresca more opportunity to rotate and give everyone game time, therefore keeping fringe members happier.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The 70-year-old Boca Raton Museum of Art has an impressive permanent collection, thought-provoking rotating exhibits, a sculpture garden, and a design-forward gift shop with artisan gifts, contemporary home designs, jewelry, and more—perfect for unique souvenirs.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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For example, all six Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar locations in Dallas have at least two delivery robots that aid in waiting and bussing tables.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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As the time progressed and the discs revolved, the appropriate hour and minutes were revealed via small cutout windows.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sierra Ferrell is also on board this boundary-blurring tour that will spin through the U.S. until July 1 with stops including Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Denver and Seattle before wrapping in San Francisco.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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While Henry initially tries to spin his behavior as a benevolent act of kindness, Barnes effectively makes the case that Henry was merely manipulated by a charming sociopath.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Gyrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrate. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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