as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette
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as in rotates
to move in circles around an axis or center
the ballerina pirouetted across the stage
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Recent Examples of pirouettes
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Brown, who held the position from 1975 to 1983, was particularly prone to policy pirouettes, most spectacularly regarding Proposition 13, California’s iconic taxation limit.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Before plying precious stones and metals, pirouettes and pointes were the means of expression for the Belgian.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
To the west, the London Eye pirouettes above the skyline—to the east, Shakespeare’s Globe serves legendary sonnets.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Étoile, the Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino vehicle canceled after one season on Amazon Prime, is awash in elegant shots of ballerina pirouettes and the opulent interior of the Opéra Garnier in Paris — which served as the inspiration for the novel The Phantom of the Opera.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The extraordinary footage, which Unitree Robotics shared on the its social media channels depicts the humanoid bot carrying out a series of complex movements, including pirouettes, dance routines, as well as incredible kickboxing skills.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Brown, who held the position from 1975 to 1983, was particularly prone to policy pirouettes, most spectacularly regarding Proposition 13, California’s iconic taxation limit.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Before plying precious stones and metals, pirouettes and pointes were the means of expression for the Belgian.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
To the west, the London Eye pirouettes above the skyline—to the east, Shakespeare’s Globe serves legendary sonnets.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Étoile, the Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino vehicle canceled after one season on Amazon Prime, is awash in elegant shots of ballerina pirouettes and the opulent interior of the Opéra Garnier in Paris — which served as the inspiration for the novel The Phantom of the Opera.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouettes
Noun
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The Oilers enjoyed good special teams this month, partly due to using McDavid and Draisaitl as regulars in both rotations.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The goal and focus of Brown's offense are to get everyone involved and force defenses to make more rotations and decisions, rather than keeping the offense predictable and easier to solve for defenders.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On the power play, Geekie rotates between the strong-side flank and the off-side elbow.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, don’t be surprised if Miami rotates cornerback in this game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, a key scene where Amélie’s nanny Nishio creates and spins two tops, as a metaphor for their powerful soulmate connection, came from a memory a color artist offered.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This annual event occurs when the Earth revolves into a stream of material left by Halley’s Comet.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Wizards’ argument revolves more around versatility.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So all the curves seem to be following this exponential upward slope.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sushi is also on the menu alongside nigiri rolls.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Each basket could feed up to 10 people and included a turkey, a bag of potatoes, bread rolls, vegetables, sweets and side dishes.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Pirouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouettes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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