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as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
revved the engine to 3000 revolutions per minute
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as in uprisings
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
the revolution by which the American colonies gained their independence from Great Britain necessitated going up against the world's most powerful army
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Recent Examples of revolutions
There are dogs, bandits, romances, political revolutions, philosophical debates.
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Now, British history goes back a long time, and there have been revolutions and wars, but since the coming of parliamentary government to Britain, Britain has not seen anything like this.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
These Richmondian revolutions, performed by human beings, had predictably human results.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Major technological revolutions often prompt doubts about whether existing economic measures can keep up.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Fonseca’s topspin forehand averages more than 3,000 revolutions per minute (RPM).
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Quantum computing could lead to revolutions in cryptography, materials design and telecommunications.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The French, Haitian, and Russian revolutions.
—Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Cuba is currently pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet, with help from China, according to data from the energy think tank Ember.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Now, British history goes back a long time, and there have been revolutions and wars, but since the coming of parliamentary government to Britain, Britain has not seen anything like this.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
These Richmondian revolutions, performed by human beings, had predictably human results.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Major technological revolutions often prompt doubts about whether existing economic measures can keep up.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Fonseca’s topspin forehand averages more than 3,000 revolutions per minute (RPM).
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Quantum computing could lead to revolutions in cryptography, materials design and telecommunications.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The French, Haitian, and Russian revolutions.
—Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Cuba is currently pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet, with help from China, according to data from the energy think tank Ember.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutions
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The rotations were sharp, hedges were hard and defensive possessions ended one-and-done.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Along the way, Brown delivered a masterclass in coaching with brilliant tactical adjustments, superb rotations and a masterful use of the team’s depth.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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While Spielberg thinks such an event would bring the world together, Koepp believes there could be mass uprisings against scientists, government officials or even religious leaders who kept this information hidden.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of NCRI-US, told Fox News Digital that the organization first became focused on stadium surveillance while tracking how Iranian authorities identified protesters during recent uprisings.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Another video showed the carriage flipping over with the remaining passengers inside after its wheels struck another carriage at the park.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Starmer also has angered supporters with attempts to cut welfare spending, some of which were reversed after Labour revolts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Then came revolts and revolutions in Ireland, the Swiss cantons, the Rhineland, the Netherlands, the Italian states, and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Widow’s Bay never feels more like Parks and Recreation than in scenes set in the town’s museum, which offers glimpses of a long, strange history that often play like dark spins on similar revelations of Pawnee, Indiana’s past.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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This summer, Nestlé is adding three new flavorful spins on the classic chocolate chip cookie to its line of refrigerated take-and-bake cookie doughs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Most Southern states soon followed with anti-literacy laws of their own between 1740 and 1834, in the hopes of preventing any further slave rebellions.—
Rodney Coates,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the regime, besieged by insurrections across the country, abandoned Manbij.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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That mobility occasionally allowed for communication and coordination during mutinies.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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This includes leader assassination attempts by political opponents or lone wolves or mutinies by disgruntled soldiers who might even march on the presidential palace to demand higher pay, promotions or other policy concessions.—
John Joseph Chin,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Revolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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