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as in rotating
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 spinning
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 contemplating
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 revolving
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 revolving
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France currently holds the rotating presidency of the G7 group.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The brand’s model — rotating weekly flavors, oversized cookies, a pink box designed for unboxing content — was built for social media virality.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The approach could help prevent both the robot and the satellite from spinning or drifting during delicate repairs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Similar ridges appear along the equators of Dimorphos and Didymos, likely formed by material shed from the spinning asteroids that later settled back onto their surfaces.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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By honestly and realistically contemplating these answers and by speaking with a financial advisor or gold investing company representative, investors can tailor their gold approach to one that meets their needs and goals both this month and in the months that follow.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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While Parayko was in Seattle with the team on Wednesday night, still contemplating his decision, Armstrong ordered a thorough examination of his staff’s phone, text and email records.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
7 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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The White House is still pondering what regulatory action to take.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s water everywhere, approach angles that punish the wrong side of the fairway, and a closing stretch with a long history of turning good rounds into cautionary tales.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Video later showed Good turning her wheel away from the agent who shot her.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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For groups debating between multiple post-match options, the convenience factor here stacks up well.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Joe Carter connected off the Philadelphia Phillies’ Mitch Williams with the clinching home run, Gaston was studying a stat sheet, debating whether to use Darnell Coles to bat for Alfredo Griffin, the light-hitting, 36-year-old infielder on deck.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Those concrete ramps, red girders and twirling towers.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg received a guard of honor and was greeted with twirling white towels on Tuesday on his first visit to Swansea City since becoming an investor with the Welsh side last year.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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In an effort to allay whipsawing energy markets, Western powers are considering an International Energy Agency proposal for the largest-ever release of oil reserves.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolving. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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