Synonyms of revolving

revolving

verb

present participle of revolve

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotating
• swinging
• turning
• spinning
• twirling
• twisting
• swirling
• whirling
• rolling
• swiveling
• pivoting
• wheeling
• winding
• screwing
• cranking
• unscrewing
• circulating
• reeling
• coiling
• twiddling

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotating
• spinning
• turning
• whirling
• twirling
• rolling
• circling
• gyrating
• curling
• swirling
• curving
• wheeling
• pirouetting
• pinwheeling
• winding
• twisting
• spiraling
• coiling
• twining
• pivoting
• orbiting
• ringing
• encircling
• circulating
• swiveling
• rounding

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contemplating
• pondering
• debating
• considering
• entertaining
• studying
• questioning
• weighing
• eyeing
• exploring
• reviewing
• analyzing
• ruminating
• looking at
• turning
• thinking (about or over)
• deliberating
• meditating
• cogitating
• wrestling (with)
• chewing on
• mulling (over)
• poring (over)
• perpending
• chewing over
• kicking around
• beating one's brains out (about)
• reflecting (on or upon)
• digesting
• reminiscing
• cudgeling one's brains (about)
• reasoning
• musing (upon)
• believing
• concluding
• absorbing
• opining
• speculating (about)
• fixating (on or upon)
• dwelling (on or upon)
• brooding (about or over)
• conceiving
• obsessing (about or over)
• fretting (about or over)
• drinking (in)
• assimilating
• second-guessing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• overlooking
• disregarding
• dismissing
• rejecting
• slighting
• pooh-poohing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revolving

But the sausage slipped from its grip and plopped back into formation, alongside the others revolving lazily between rollers. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the exclusive Top of the Tower restaurant boasted a revolving floor that turned once every 22 minutes, and a special lift to move food from the ground-floor kitchen to the dining room. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

The solar eclipse in Leo on August 12 could amount to a revolving cosmic doorway of sorts, one where important relationships both exit and enter as the curtains close and open again in the ongoing drama of your life. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

The umbrella Biennale organization oversees not just the Venice Film Festival but revolving exhibitions on art, architecture, dance, music and theatre. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Law & Order is known for its revolving cast, with changes between seasons an annual occurrence. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services. — Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Charlotte’s newest revolving sushi bar is poised to open later this week. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026