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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
Instead of getting a lump sum, a HELOC offers a revolving line of credit that can be used as needed during a borrowing period, usually five to 10 years.
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Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
The third part of United’s debt is their revolving credit facility (RCF), which can be thought of as a bank overdraft that allows the club to borrow cash and pay it back as and when necessary.
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Nuuly, which was founded in 2019, is just one of the many clothing-rental services encouraging young women to opt out of actually buying clothes and instead subscribe to a revolving closet.
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Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Clients who receive financial counseling substantially reduce their revolving debt over time.
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Ali Besharat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
The third part of United’s debt is their revolving credit facility (RCF), which can be thought of as a bank overdraft that allows the club to borrow cash and pay it back as and when necessary.
—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Nuuly, which was founded in 2019, is just one of the many clothing-rental services encouraging young women to opt out of actually buying clothes and instead subscribe to a revolving closet.
—
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Clients who receive financial counseling substantially reduce their revolving debt over time.
—
Ali Besharat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for revolving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolving
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With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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Overcome Didier Deschamps’ side on July 9 – a tall order at the moment given how good Les Bleus look – and heads will be spinning at the possibilities that could await.
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But his head was spinning after a day of trying to prepare for F1 and F2 cars.
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With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.
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The embarrassing episode also amplified questions about whether, in fact, Alito is contemplating retirement, a possibility some court watchers had already been discussing.
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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Some viewers appear to enjoy seeing the princess in modern settings, pondering over what could have been if her life wasn't cut short.
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On any other man, this level of villainy could be mustache-twirling and cartoonish.
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The mustache-twirling villain flees, both Half-ATs and full-on AT-AT Walkers come into play, and our hero and Grogu finish the job.
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Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.
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The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
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Andrade landed her double-twisting Yurchenko vault cleanly with a small step, earning a massive score from the judges.
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Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.
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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolving. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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