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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
Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
On third-and-2, Salter kept it on a bootleg and rolled into trouble again, throwing the ball away.
—Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Chicago Christian’s Casey Lenarz was on a roll for the first month of last season.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Auburn, of the big, bad SEC, rolls into a difficult environment at Baylor – with the entire college football world watching the primetime game – and blows a tire against a wildly underrated Big 12 team.
—Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
On third-and-2, Salter kept it on a bootleg and rolled into trouble again, throwing the ball away.
—Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Grace Karin Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress with Waist Ties This satin shirt dress with golden buttons, roll-up cuffs, and optional waist ties is an elegant option for the office and beyond.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Chicago Christian’s Casey Lenarz was on a roll for the first month of last season.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte and Sissy Spacek round out the cast.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eric Bogosian and Justin Kirk round out the cast, reprising their roles as Daniel Molloy and Raglan James from Interview With the Vampire.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Deep in the first moments of the Big Bang, the entire cosmos shook and rumbled.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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With the events, neighbors came to expect rumbling trucks delivering food, decorations and furniture.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Golden State Valkyries player Temi Fagbenle rocks the runway in Seyah, a brand founded by teammate Tiffany Hayes.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their next goal is to turn the system into a practical tool for early fire detection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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While wildfire season in Arizona used to arrive in spring and reliably end by the monsoon, fire seasons have turned into fire years as the blazes become more erratic and frequent.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To get the blood flowing, it is recommended to perform movements such as Turkish get-ups, incline bench presses, or flat bench presses.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The device—about the size of a playing card—is placed on a patient's chest to take an ECG recording of the electrical signals from their heart, while its microphone records the sound of blood flowing through the heart.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Following Coulombeau, the visiting chefs will rotate yearly but the concepts will stay the same with brightly colored accent sauces and condiments meant to challenge diners to investigate their own favorite flavor combinations.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Uranus has largely been defined by data gathered during Voyager 2’s flyby, but another, more detailed visit to the ice giant, which rotates on its side, is overdue to shed light on the planet’s atmospheric dynamics, complex magnetic field and what led to the creation of its extreme tilt and rings.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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The former Chelsea and Aston Villa winger offers Sunderland something slightly different in terms of being a left-footed player who drifts in from the right.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The longevity of the fabric and reduced buildup on the lint trap make the wool ball a better, all-natural alternative to disposable dryer sheets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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And Brickell, known for its clubsteraunts that cater to celebs and people who want to ball out, is one of those places that many locals only dine in when the budget allows.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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