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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
Swizzle Dinner & Drinks delivers retro glam atop the Galt House with two revolving floors unveiling ever-changing skyline views.
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Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The 750-foot tower offers panoramic city views from the observation deck, plus a revolving restaurant inside.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
There will be over 100 Missouri National Guard troops deployed to Kansas City for the World Cup, as well as a revolving group of state highway troopers and FBI agents to assist local police.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The backdrop is a revolving spectacular set, such as cherry trees showering pink paper petals.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The 750-foot tower offers panoramic city views from the observation deck, plus a revolving restaurant inside.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
There will be over 100 Missouri National Guard troops deployed to Kansas City for the World Cup, as well as a revolving group of state highway troopers and FBI agents to assist local police.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The backdrop is a revolving spectacular set, such as cherry trees showering pink paper petals.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolving
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The Stout’s Island Lodge Restaurant serves three meals a day with a rotating menu of regional cuisine.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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With the pandemic lingering throughout 2021, Giles tried to keep his players fresh, physically and mentally, by rotating the squad.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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During a recent experience, the eight mini games ranged from trivia to stacking foam blocks and from Nerf dart shooting to spinning a giant wheel for points.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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This setup would let researchers detect minute differences in the isotopes’ energy levels by examining nuances in the magnetic field created by each particle’s spinning nucleus, called the nuclear magnetic moment.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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And after spending time contemplating addressing her aging skin, the time was right.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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At the heart of the film, there are two young boys who are discovering their identity and their first love, and contemplating what to do with it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The sequence left us pondering our pet cats and, for good measure, our worst selves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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As Jeff Sanders wrote (here) on Thursday, the Padres are pondering a lot of different ways to deal with their starting pitching situation in the coming weeks.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The roughly 4,800-square-foot home is wrapped in expansive windows overlooking the lake and mountains beyond, turning the landscape into a constantly changing backdrop.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Another way to decorate your privacy fence is by turning it into a full-on plant wall.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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The exchanges grew increasingly heated as Pratt repeatedly attacked Raman’s homelessness proposals, prompting Raman to accuse Pratt and Bass of focusing more on attacking her than debating one another.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The trial over Pitt's allegations of Jolie's breach of contract is scheduled to begin sometime in 2027, with Pitt and Jolie still debating on an exact start date.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Hands stretched, twirling as if being spun about.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Stunning bicolor blooms dangle in clusters, twirling their ruffled petals like ballerinas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolving. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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