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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
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
These were domains where conservative activists had long sought to roll policies back, yet lacked the public support to do so.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Our cabbage rolls are a take on the classic Polish version of the dish.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Well, that’s not how Shelton rolls.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
These were domains where conservative activists had long sought to roll policies back, yet lacked the public support to do so.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
The California cinnamon roll ($3) was another standout, with an almost sponge-like dough and a heaping layer of cinnamon sugar.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Our cabbage rolls are a take on the classic Polish version of the dish.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll
Verb
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Watching the carousel go round and round and standing patiently as other people pull their luggage from the lineup with no evidence of your bag in sight is pure torture.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins scooped the ball and rumbled 33 yards for a touchdown.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last year the Eagles rumbled to plus-12, the widest margin of the century to date.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh is now the top coach on a market rocked by his availability.—
Mark Maske,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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After rocking her signature long locks for years, the Ocean's Eight actress went for the big chop this fall and is now sporting a lob.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Germany are set to turn green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Together, these trends have turned industrial space into a cornerstone of national logistics and digital capacity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The tasteful updates that complement the open, flowing floor plan with tis ample natural light.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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The common spaces flow into the pad’s three ensuite bedrooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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Aside from these roles, the show uses two casts of 150 people who rotate each week.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Following Kotb's departure, the fourth hour was retitled Today With Jenna & Friends, and saw Hager joined by a rotating cast of A-listers and colleagues to help her anchor the program.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Representation thins and drifts toward the extremes, and public confidence in Congress as an accountable institution erodes along with it.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Saudi geopolitical researcher Salman Al-Ansari rejects claims that Riyadh is drifting ideologically or embracing Islamist movements, framing Saudi policy as interest-driven.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Each team received their shipment of logo balls several weeks ago from the Wilson factory so that equipment managers would be able to properly prepare the footballs for their respective offenses.—
Kristi Scales
Jan. 5,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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And managed to wrecking-ball the entire operation, plus piss off all their Paris clients (save for Antoine), and forever destroy the sanctity of Solitano.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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