1
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
Major technological revolutions often prompt doubts about whether existing economic measures can keep up.
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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
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Quantum computing could lead to revolutions in cryptography, materials design and telecommunications.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The American Revolution would go on to influence revolutions around the world for more than 200 years.
—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
The film industry has gone through many technological revolutions.
—Norine Raja, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
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
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
Three interlocking scientific revolutions, each based in part on Nobel Prize–winning work, have established this fact, and each one helps explain why the minimum wage did the opposite of what the expert class expected.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Quantum computing could lead to revolutions in cryptography, materials design and telecommunications.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The American Revolution would go on to influence revolutions around the world for more than 200 years.
—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
The film industry has gone through many technological revolutions.
—Norine Raja, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutions
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The entire Mets offense cooled in Seattle, facing one of the best rotations in baseball, but Benge brought it back to life Sunday.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
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The uncertainty is not only rattling European allies worried about the message being sent to Russia, but also risks hurting morale among American troops -- some of whom had their rotations canceled shortly before departure -- and comes as the Army budget is already strained.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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Hadi became president in 2012 after the resignation of longtime leader Ali Abdullah Saleh during the Arab Spring uprisings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Dipke also took pains to distance the movement from comparisons to violent Gen Z uprisings in Nepal and Bangladesh, saying the CJP would maintain peaceful dissent within the bounds of the Constitution of India.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The earliest wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano were apparently much smaller than the car-tire-sized ones that are standard now, but no less coveted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 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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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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Shnaider would try to dominate from the back of the court; Chwalińska would neutralize her with a buffet of spins and slices.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
4 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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Yet for critics of this militarized approach, the army has done less to tame rebellions than to terrorize the island’s peasant communities.—
Patrick Peralta,
The Conversation,
28 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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