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as in to rock
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the car suddenly was rolling as high winds swept across the bridge
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as in to turn
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
in order to knock your opponent off balance, you have to roll the log when he least expects it
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up
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as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
called the roll of people supposed to be in the class
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Recent Examples of roll
Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Though the subject matter of the show is serious, the women share plenty of laughs when the cameras aren’t rolling.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
And in Georgia, aggressive roll maintenance and steady Republican registration drives have helped the GOP blunt Democrats’ earlier gains and remain competitive in statewide contests.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
As the credits rolled, post ear tug, Burnett, ever the fangirl, had the evening’s special guest sign an autograph book on the air.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Though the subject matter of the show is serious, the women share plenty of laughs when the cameras aren’t rolling.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Of course, The Waterboys have a brilliant songbook to draw from — with Scott being one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll poets of the last half century.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
And in Georgia, aggressive roll maintenance and steady Republican registration drives have helped the GOP blunt Democrats’ earlier gains and remain competitive in statewide contests.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll
Verb
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Chanel rounded out a busy month of parties in New York to celebrate the launch of Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its new men’s fragrance that debuted in August.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Closing roughly 400 stores is like a rounding error for the coffee giant, which has more than 32,000 locations worldwide.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Cavaliers still rumbled for 211 yards on 48 carries.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Everyone on the Eagles' sideline erupted in excitement as Davis rumbled down the field, except Hurts.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The six-time Pro Bowler was in attendance, noticeably wearing neither Jets nor Dolphins colors, choosing instead to rock his golden Pro Hall of Fame jacket.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Google has been racing to find ways to integrate generative AI into its search engine since OpenAI rocked the tech sector with the launch of its chatbot ChatGPT in late 2022.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Chemical reactions involving the hematite can turn the rock from red to white and produce iron rich minerals, in this case an iron phosphate called vivianite and an iron sulfide called greigite.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more worrying for Browns fans has been Flacco's propensity to turn the ball over, throwing six interceptions thus far, the second most of any quarterback in football through the first four weeks.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the answer to the question Alan Sparks raised about what happens to all of the money flowing through the county government is one that even local authorities are unable, or unwilling, to answer.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Wole didn’t understand, still smiling, and Jean rotated in her seat, toward Sylvester.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Coco Bred and Pop’s Patties are new additions at the Barclays’ Brooklyn Market, a food hall with a rotating selection of local and minority-owned vendors.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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The pajama set is crafted from deep red silk and printed with abstract nude figures — a motif inspired by bodies in motion and drifting smoke, as well as the photography of Arno Nobles.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Still, Nevo's mind often drifts to the moment in Gaza when Palestinian militants detonated explosives in a home, wounding him and killing two close friends in his army unit.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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In a statement win for the Mustangs, Ralston Valley QB Zeke Andrews balled out.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, fire victims often complain that insurers and their adjusters are low-balling settlement offers.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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