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adjective

Definition of rollingnext
as in surging

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verb

present participle of roll
1
as in rounding
to form into a round compact mass rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it

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2
as in rumbling
to make a low heavy rolling sound thunder rolling in the distance

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3
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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4
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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5
as in flowing
to move in a stream just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by

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6
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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7
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
Adjective
Lockups for insiders are expiring on a rolling basis in the coming weeks and months, which could add selling pressure to the stock price as index inclusion adds buying pressure. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Lasko’s teammate, Devin Taylor, was able to get up and field the rolling ball that split the two defenders, but Lasko stayed on the ground in what was a pretty ugly crash. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
This stretch is a favorite among travelers, with rolling hills giving way to stunning shorelines near San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, where waves, beaches, and palm trees line the route. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Delivered as rolling chassis, the cars are intended to be fit with Ford 427 FE engines, though there’s also the choice of Shelby iron- or aluminum-block power plants. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rolling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling
  1. swelling
  2. rounding
  3. rumbling
  4. swaying
  5. rotating
  6. flowing
  7. revolving
  8. drifting
Adjective
  • The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of swelling
Verb
  • The cast also includes Vaibhav Mangale, Chhaya Kadam and Gargee Kulkarni, rounding out a film that pairs Manjule’s storytelling instincts with a story of national sporting history.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • The pack places demand on shoulders, traps and upper back muscles that keep shoulders from rounding forward.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of rounding
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  • This ground beef casserole will satisfy all the rumbling stomachs at your table.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • The house sits on a road tucked alongside a steep railroad embankment, where tracks carry rumbling trains to a rail yard in the village of fewer than 1,000 residents.
    — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of rumbling
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  • The coffin was unveiled late on Thursday to a throng of sobbing supporters, who were swaying and beating their heads in time to a sung lament as flowers were thrown from the bier into the crowd.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The movie is an apex of film noir, filled with dark shadows, moody lighting and ominous swaying palm trees.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of swaying
Verb
  • Hold the corn, tip down, in the bowl, and using a sharp knife, cut straight down between the kernels and the cob, cutting as close to the cob as possible and rotating the ear about a quarter turn after each cut.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The rotating carousel completes one revolution every 60 minutes to indicate the minutes, while the hours are displayed by a pointer mounted on a rotating disc.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of rotating
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  • There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of flowing
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  • The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • For those carrying tens of thousands of dollars in revolving debt, those interest charges can make the repayment process feel like a moving target.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of revolving
Verb
  • The chair owns much of the relationship architecture that allows both sides to work without drifting into passivity or intrusion.
    — David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
    — Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
Definition of drifting

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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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