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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
This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The two albums were recorded concurrently in Laurel Canyon with a band featuring guitarist David Garza, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, and keyboardist Tyler Chester, along with a revolving suite of drummers.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
For so many years, the revolving dinner parties on the block were a lifesaver, a gentle valve release, a chance to forget the gray landscape of winter in Rochester or celebrate its beautiful summers.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The two albums were recorded concurrently in Laurel Canyon with a band featuring guitarist David Garza, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, and keyboardist Tyler Chester, along with a revolving suite of drummers.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
For so many years, the revolving dinner parties on the block were a lifesaver, a gentle valve release, a chance to forget the gray landscape of winter in Rochester or celebrate its beautiful summers.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolving
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The kitchen runs a very cool rotating culinary collaboration with chefs from Rome’s most avant-garde eateries, alongside pop-up events and live music nights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Arrange pork chops on top of vegetables and continue to roast until pork registers 145 degrees and vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through roasting.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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It was recently formalized in a contract that provides continued access to NWI’s melt-spinning equipment and advanced processing facilities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keef spinning his designer wheels and only occasionally touching road.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choosing among loud, louder and loudest shirts, then contemplating whether to go with jorts or florts (don’t ask) and selecting the appropriate socks and crocs, Black finally is ready to go until Sarah Sherman shows up to spoil things.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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But news is expected soon on the Hall of Fame KU coach, who is pondering his future after having heart problems the past few years.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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As new signs of a rift emerge in Western alliances, Putin and his generals are pondering plans for the spring and summer campaign across more than the 1,200-kilometer (about 750-mile) front line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The key now is to foster stronger intracontinental dialogue—turning these events from mere entry points into active hubs of exchange among artists, institutions, and audiences.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bus stopped abruptly after a Baltimore Police Department vehicle cut off the bus while turning into a private parking lot on Edison Highway.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Instead of debating calls for hours, fans get a clear answer almost instantly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Congress would be debating mandatory water wings for airborne pups.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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To stack the deck further, and to spur their champion into action, the writers throw in a sinister trio of private-equity investors who might as well arrive twirling their mustaches.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Here’s why, plus a look at other states considering the move.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolving. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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