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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 couple starred in a few films together, but their life revolved mostly around Bogart’s career and their high-profile social life.
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Supplemental funding for revolving loan fund grants is available to recipients that have depleted their funds and have viable cleanup projects ready for work, according to officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
The penultimate chapter of Season Two is a different sort of departure episode: a look back at what happened in the five-year gap between the seasons, and a throwback to when the series revolved entirely around Joel and Ellie’s relationship.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
The best way to pay off debt The best move for those struggling to pay down revolving credit card debt is to consolidate with a 0% balance transfer card, experts suggest.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Supplemental funding for revolving loan fund grants is available to recipients that have depleted their funds and have viable cleanup projects ready for work, according to officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
The penultimate chapter of Season Two is a different sort of departure episode: a look back at what happened in the five-year gap between the seasons, and a throwback to when the series revolved entirely around Joel and Ellie’s relationship.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
The best way to pay off debt The best move for those struggling to pay down revolving credit card debt is to consolidate with a 0% balance transfer card, experts suggest.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolve
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But internal controls, like segregation of duties, dual approvals or rotating high-risk job functions, don’t signal distrust.—
Toby Braun,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Flay was among the rotating celebrity chefs who competed with Burrell, appearing in four seasons.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Versant, which will be lead by CEO Mark Lazarus when Comcast spins the company off later this year, has been building up a corporate structure — with several executives coming from NBCU’s news operations.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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The iconic address’ upstairs is all about pitchers of local wheat ales and country DJs spinning Morgan Wallen hits, yet the basement steakhouse is where the sweet tunes from the sizzling stovetop can be heard.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Then again, living in New York City, there aren't many opportunities to contemplate camel textures.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Yet Trump, whose administration had entered into talks with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement on the country's nuclear program, has backed the Israeli offensive and has openly contemplated joining the Israeli campaign through strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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By 1913 Henry Ford’s moving-belt assembly line cut build time to 93 minutes, and cheap Texas oil kept the tank full, turning personal mobility from luxury to the default setting.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 June 2025
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The former athlete posted a pair of throwback photos on his Instagram Stories in honor of the Prince of Wales turning 43 on June 21.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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But something else to ponder: If the 2025 Club World Cup is a bit of a wash-out, will 2029 attract enough money to offer a similar prize pot?—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The time to ponder that question, set up boundaries, and guide how A.I. is assimilated into our workflow and lives was yesterday.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
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The next step, Thomson said, is to get Harper outside Friday to throw more and swing off a tee.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Telfar bags swung next to kente cloth wraps, and authors like Clarence Haynes signed copies of his new novel, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, as lines snaked through the crowds.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Being able to bring authentic mental health stories to life in a way that both resonates and entertains is an increasingly valuable skill, and one that can set you apart in today’s media landscape.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Hairpin turns and stressful pit stops go a long way toward entertaining F1 fans and neophytes alike, though melodrama and a bloated run time put the brakes on what should be a film that zips.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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One, it can be twisted and maneuvered to fit into those (sometimes weird or disproportionately wide) gaps between your seat and the wall; leaning never felt so good.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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But almost immediately, Munn’s innocuous and relatable feelings were twisted into something ugly.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 June 2025
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“Revolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolve. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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