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as in to rotate
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the salesclerk revolved the glass display case so I could see the watchbands on the reverse side
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as in to spin
to move in circles around an axis or center
the sidereal day measures the time it takes the Earth to revolve completely about its axis with respect to the fixed stars
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
for the next several hours he kept revolving the cryptic message in his mind, trying to make sense of it
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Recent Examples of revolve
The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.
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Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
For so many years, the revolving dinner parties on the block were a lifesaver, a gentle valve release, a chance to forget the gray landscape of winter in Rochester or celebrate its beautiful summers.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
For so many years, the revolving dinner parties on the block were a lifesaver, a gentle valve release, a chance to forget the gray landscape of winter in Rochester or celebrate its beautiful summers.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolve
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Shoppers can take advantage of rotating deals, instant savings offers, and lower prices on everyday essentials.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Addington was among multiple long snappers Miami rotated for a spot on the practice squad and three subsequent elevations to the roster, the maximum available for each, as Blake Ferguson was unavailable most of that season on the non-football illness list.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The federal government has accused Bien-Amie of spinning a decades-long web of deceit involving multiple identities — and wives — to gain a green card and later American citizenship.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Stress on defensive play-callers who don’t want to spin a safety just to survive one receiver’s speed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Throughout United Village, plans also call for a Bailey Nurseries garden greenspace, outdoor murals and additional public art, with longer-term plans contemplating an open-air pavilion that could double as an ice rink and outdoor market.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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California lawmakers are also contemplating legislation that would better balance the state’s construction-defect laws.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Addressing a crowd of at least 100,000 on Budapest's Heroes' Square, Magyar charged Orbán's government with turning Hungarians against one another through propaganda and divisive policies, and of steering the country away from its rightful place among Western democracies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan once pondered that the extras who make up the hive mind on the dystopian future show should be naked.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rice pondered about his team in the final moments of his Wednesday press conference.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kiffin, in many ways, swung the scythe that signaled the spring game’s apparent demise.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Benchmark oil prices have swung violently with the uncertainty, and on Thursday the global crude oil benchmark price jumped to $100 a barrel.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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There are games galore to keep children entertained, plus a fabulous kid’s den on the top floor of the house with a huge TV and bed-like sofas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The second quarter is where the Pistons stopped entertaining the idea of another scare.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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All were active in Los Angeles — Williams, for instance, was a pivotal designer on the LAX Theme Building — and Smith interlaces decorative flourishes in varying styles that twist around one another to work up the Legacy Tower’s pointed spheres.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Revolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolve. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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