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as in rotated
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 spun
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 pondered
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 revolved
This year, Rolex is celebrating 100 years of the Oyster, the watch—or watch case, to be more precise—that quietly remains the hub around which the brand’s line-up has revolved for a full century.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
While Orbán’s campaign this year revolved mostly around foreign policy and his relations with world leaders, Magyar’s was rigidly focused on domestic issues, such as the economy and corruption.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley will return as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery, the respective super-powered actor and ex-terrorist-thespian around which the show revolved.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
City records going back to 2017, released to The Bee, in August show Karl Lysinger’s problems with the city revolved initially around his refusal to buy its water.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Beyond just apartments, the conversation in many races revolved — and diverged — around candidates’ attitudes toward growth in general.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
During every storm, a sunspot had revolved into position near the apparent center of the solar surface, like the turret of a battleship lining up its target.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
For her take on enduring Grease style, Bieber revolved her going-out look around a boxy moto jacket—one of her signature wardrobe staples.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
While Orbán’s campaign this year revolved mostly around foreign policy and his relations with world leaders, Magyar’s was rigidly focused on domestic issues, such as the economy and corruption.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley will return as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery, the respective super-powered actor and ex-terrorist-thespian around which the show revolved.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
City records going back to 2017, released to The Bee, in August show Karl Lysinger’s problems with the city revolved initially around his refusal to buy its water.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Beyond just apartments, the conversation in many races revolved — and diverged — around candidates’ attitudes toward growth in general.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
During every storm, a sunspot had revolved into position near the apparent center of the solar surface, like the turret of a battleship lining up its target.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
For her take on enduring Grease style, Bieber revolved her going-out look around a boxy moto jacket—one of her signature wardrobe staples.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolved
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Tucker McDonald, Kalieb Osborne and Tyler Smith rotated reps for the rest of the afternoon.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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To understand the neurons’ function, Liberles and his colleagues rotated mice from horizontal to upright while monitoring their vitals in real time.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The product is the first of its kind to come out of Meta Superintelligence Labs , an AI-focused unit at Meta that was spun up last year.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Local leaders have pondered a wide-ranging possibility of future uses for the property, from textile manufacturing to education to retail.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon pondered in a press statement.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Bahamas Police Force said last week that search and rescue operations had turned into search and recovery.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The soldiers had little time to prepare; the retreat turned into a rout.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But those plans were set aside last year while the future of the ISS was debated, and Sierra Space announced a pivot to national defense and security applications in orbit.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the issue of who is to pay is debated, the homeowner is left to wait and suffer.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Most recently, Verbeek swung a deadline deal for longtime Washington defenseman John Carlson, who has scored 12 points in 13 games during Anaheim’s playoff charge.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices have swung between historic highs and lower levels since late 2025, as geopolitical tensions and trade concerns have prompted some investors toward the safe-haven asset.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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At various points in its history, executives contemplated a tie-up with sister company CNN (executives at the cable news channel are said to have put the kibosh on that quickly) or selling it outright.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The famed dancer twirled, dropped, and enraptured the crowd in a flowing white ensemble, while Rae contrasted her in bright red latex.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2026
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After each song ended, another woman looked to him eagerly, hoping for her turn to be twirled on the floor.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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