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as in rounding
to form into a round compact mass
rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it
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as in swaying
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 rotating
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 flowing
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in revolving
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 drifting
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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Recent Examples of rolling
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Strong suction and a rolling brush effectively scoop up dirt, crumbs, and debris from the floors before returning to the base to empty into the 3-liter dustbin.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
When Wembanyama gets rolling, just like Shaq did years ago, there’s a feeling of inevitability to their greatness.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
Campsites become available on a rolling basis six months in advance.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Strong suction and a rolling brush effectively scoop up dirt, crumbs, and debris from the floors before returning to the base to empty into the 3-liter dustbin.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
Verb
Sporting Kansas City couldn’t keep the good times rolling at home on Saturday night.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
When Wembanyama gets rolling, just like Shaq did years ago, there’s a feeling of inevitability to their greatness.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Even after a year of Google’s AI search overhaul, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Brave, and the rest of the competition continue to be little more than a rounding error.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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He's also never won on tour, but he's been rounding into form lately.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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At the rim, Yasur is rumbling at Level 2, the second-lowest level on the five-point activity scale.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The spooky, rumbling electronic score by Siriusmo (German EDM producer Moritz Friedrich) really bolsters the atmosphere of whimsy, weirdness and a tender sort of melancholy, a combination that’s uniquely Dupieux-ian and all the director’s own.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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In general, bears show agitation by swaying their heads, huffing, and clacking their teeth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Footage of giant yellow black-eyed Susan flowers beams onto the wall from one projector, intersecting with video of swaying plants from another.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The collection, assembled by financier Édouard Carmignac since 2000 and spanning Warhol, Basquiat, Richter and beyond, is shown alongside a rotating temporary exhibition each season.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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The energy is the main draw here, with a second-story bar and lounge overlooking a stage where rousing live acts span rotating bands, live band karaoke, and late-night DJs every weekend.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Lionel Sauvage, president of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, estimates that marquee French cultural institutions receive about 20 million euros a year from American donors — with up to a tenth of that flowing to Les Arts Décoratifs, prized for its fashion and design exhibitions.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The 28-year-old took to the court in Australia in a preposterous outfit, complete with a white hat covering her face, long-flowing pants and an open umbrella draped over her shoulder.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Now, with rates above 5% on home equity products and above 20% on revolving credit card balances, the carrying cost of that debt has become punishing.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Longtime residents might remember the hot dogs and burgers making their way past eager students on field trips at the National Museum of American History’s revolving Carousel Cafeteria, or the large, greenhouse-like McDonald’s inside the Air and Space Museum.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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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,
25 May 2026
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Flights last about 45 minutes, drifting past peaks and flat tops, over ranchland, wildflower fields, forests and ski slopes.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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DeWanna Bonner is the consummate sixth player, still balling in her age-38 season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Bryce Young was balling though.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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