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Definition of rollingnext

rolling

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verb

present participle of roll
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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 rumbling
to make a low heavy rolling sound thunder rolling in the distance

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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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Recent Examples of rolling
Adjective
For those who'd like to take in mountain views, the rolling hills of North Georgia are on full display from Lake Lanier, where guests can rent boats or spend a day at one of the marinas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 In an era when motorcycles are increasingly turning into rolling smartphones, Moto Guzzi’s new 500cc roadster seems to be making a case for keeping things simple. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Ole Miss has a new head coach after Lane Kiffin left for LSU, but quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is back and the Rebels are rolling after a 45-15 win over Auburn. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Luka keeps rolling Luka Doncic scored 53 points with five rebounds and five assists in the Lakers’ 124-118 win over Portland on Friday in Los Angeles. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rolling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling
Adjective
  • The move highlights how surging demand for AI computing capacity is drawing institutional investors, as governments, companies and startups race to build out data centers to support AI workloads.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Red Clay Strays, Zach Top, Miranda Lambert, and Tucker Wetmore are all returning after taking the stage at 2025’s honors, with Entertainer of the Year nominee Cody Johnson and Tim McGraw rounding out the list.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Freshman Colben Landrew and sophomore center Na’jai Hines, rounding out the six starters, as Hurley calls them, played 22 minutes each.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Walker ran for 69 yards on 21 carries after rumbling for 173 yards against Denver in the opener, when the Broncos missed two dozen tackles in a 31-10 loss that left them smarting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Then the shuttle appears on screen, the music swells and the room shakes with the tearing, rumbling force of a launch.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Foliage rustles in the autumn wind here, and where there aren’t corn husks swaying, there are flat, lonely expanses of dirt where crops have been harvested.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Las Palmas, for one, is a touch more private, surrounded by swaying palms and with a view of the ocean from the top deck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That allows capabilities such as rotating the vehicle almost on the spot and maintaining directional stability when a tire suddenly loses pressure.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • My favorite spot to unwind was at Vilah, a bright café and coworking space on the 10th floor with a rotating Thai art exhibition.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Another key feature are the balconies overlooking the gently flowing Shirakawa River.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The site says consistency matters more than duration and that practitioners can work up to 1 to 2 hours a day, though even 1-minute breaks between tasks help keep energy flowing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Goldblum also joined the conversation in the comments, responding with a series of revolving heart emojis.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Business credit cards Like traditional credit cards, business credit cards can cover everyday expenses and provide a revolving source of financing.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, crash cymbals and electric guitar keep Rowland’s Carolina drawl from drifting too far into a folk sound.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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