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as in to rock
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the car suddenly was rolling as high winds swept across the bridge
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as in to turn
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
in order to knock your opponent off balance, you have to roll the log when he least expects it
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up
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as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
called the roll of people supposed to be in the class
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Recent Examples of roll
Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Investors are hoping an even busier week of corporate reports — oh, and a Fed meeting — can keep the good times rolling.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The majority of beers are from Maine breweries, including the popular Allagash in Portland, while the small plates pop around the globe (chorizo skewers, lamb lollipops, and, of course, a lobster roll).
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Vonn rolled with it, thanking the guy.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Investors are hoping an even busier week of corporate reports — oh, and a Fed meeting — can keep the good times rolling.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Water running up on the beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill someone caught in their path.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The majority of beers are from Maine breweries, including the popular Allagash in Portland, while the small plates pop around the globe (chorizo skewers, lamb lollipops, and, of course, a lobster roll).
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll
Verb
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It’s made with heirloom tomato leaves and has notes of black pepper and tarragon that round out the fragrance.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos won thanks to a fifth-minute goal from redshirt senior forward Kenzie MacMillan, who pounced on a rebound before rounding the Grand Canyon goalkeeper and firing home.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cars and trucks and motorcycles rumble everywhere.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Armored vehicles rumble through our neighborhoods.—
Jody Agius Vallejo,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The brutal slaying rocked the town, where such crimes were basically unheard of.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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As for her hair, the 14-year-old rocked a middle part and loose curls, showcasing her bronze highlights, perfectly complementing the dress.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Iliad tells the story of the Greeks’ greatest warrior, Achilles, who sulks in his tent for most of the poem before rejoining the fight and turning the tide.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes had his head turned toward the opposite side of the field, so Rice sprinted into a shallow cross to meet him there — long enough to finally lock eyes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Snell continued to tire and miss his spots, Toronto’s opportunities kept flowing.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Students rotate between roles from time to time and clean the whole campus as a team every single day.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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These jets can begin to fan out as the nucleus of the comet rotates.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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How much money market funds pay follows the Fed’s monetary policy, which means the annual percentage yield (APY) is expected to drift lower as the central bank continues easing rates.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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But Wedgewood is balling out to start the season.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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In an eventual 57-point Hurricanes victory, Stevenson was balling and jabbering about it, too, to every Wildcats pass catcher within earshot.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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