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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
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.
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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
At first, the drone business revolved mainly around film crews and hobbyists.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Grief teleported my mind to pasts where my mother was the star around which our family revolved, and to possible futures with or without her.
—Ida Momennejad, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s been a collective and a community of people that has kind of revolved, but there’s been a nucleus that has stayed the same.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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
At first, the drone business revolved mainly around film crews and hobbyists.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Grief teleported my mind to pasts where my mother was the star around which our family revolved, and to possible futures with or without her.
—Ida Momennejad, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s been a collective and a community of people that has kind of revolved, but there’s been a nucleus that has stayed the same.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolved
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Revis — who was beaten for an incredibly rare touchdown — and Browner never left the field, but the Patriots rotated through Arrington, Ryan and Butler in the hope that something would work.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The works will be rotated throughout the galleries, allowing visitors to view them through a different lens.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Founders have spun up financial rails, currencies, and assets that no single party controls.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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With just one point out of a possible 10 during this home stand, this team now feels more akin to the one that spun nearly out of control in November and December.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bailey started to consider a return to college basketball in 2025 but has pondered a possible return to the NCAA after he was drafted in 2023, according to the report.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Paul pondered in the latest episode what the Lakers could do to remake their roster and suggested using popular guard Austin Reaves in a potential trade.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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For everyone other than the Hoosiers and Hurricanes, the page had been turned along with the calendar.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The innocent girl turned jaded seductress, peeling off her sheer black lingerie to pose for the camera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Responsibility is still debated after harm has occurred.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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While sleep is seen across the animal kingdom, its purpose is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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The door swung open on the second ring, and I was quickly ushered inside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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But then Goetz swung back around, assumed a combat stance, and began firing.—
Heather Ann Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tsitsipas, who contemplated a future without tennis during his back issues last year, said during a news conference ahead of the tournament.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The area’s natural beauty was such that Merrick contemplated building another Biltmore-sized hotel along the coast.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Saliva, a yawn, even the sound of hair being twirled crackles with intensity thanks to Julij Zornik’s stark sound design.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the video, which reached over 2 million views as of Tuesday, Stubby twirled with excitement, showing off his fresh look.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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