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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 revolving facility can be thought of as a bank overdraft that allows United to borrow cash and pay it back as and when necessary.
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Mark Critchley, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In this no-frills case, the only aspect left from of Christopher Fitzer’s magnificently metaphoric scenic design is a big projection screen with a revolving series of Lehman Brothers images (projections designed by Eric Scanlon).
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Tiger Finance has provided the plus-size retailer with a $15 million revolving credit facility, boosting the company’s liquidity after a controversial change in ownership last year.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Mark Critchley, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In this no-frills case, the only aspect left from of Christopher Fitzer’s magnificently metaphoric scenic design is a big projection screen with a revolving series of Lehman Brothers images (projections designed by Eric Scanlon).
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Tiger Finance has provided the plus-size retailer with a $15 million revolving credit facility, boosting the company’s liquidity after a controversial change in ownership last year.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolve
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The Oceanside family visits the Safari Park or the San Diego Zoo weekly, rotating between the two parks.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Action comes fast, but surrounds guests, as the coaster cars rotate around a hurtling asteroid.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stellar body that spawned the remnant lingers on as a fast-spinning neutron star, or pulsar, which was detected in observations made by NASA's Chandra Space Telescope back in 2015.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Morikawa, who had a three-shot lead with five holes to play, spun his wheels; Russell Henley produced a dramatic late charge to steal the tournament.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, in recent weeks, judges in two federal cases have drawn a line that seems to have eluded many others contemplating AI.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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By contemplating these three items right now, savers can better determine which of the two accounts fits their needs and goals better.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mandel, who sells media rights to many of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, praised the company for focusing on storytelling and turning the streaming service into the home for tennis.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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The marble statue, who has had centuries to ponder her own desires and discomforts, must retrain the woman to put herself first.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anderson has been pondering it for a while.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Malkin turned around and swung his stick at Dahlin, hitting him in the neck and side of the head.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Experts think home prices are likely to remain sticky heading into spring and that mortgage rates might not swing much below 6%.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, founded in South El Monte, rewrote the rules of music, becoming the first all-woman mariachi ensemble that has entertained for more than three decades.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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View Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2026
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Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tanyka’s lower jaw twisted outward from back to front.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Revolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolve. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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