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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
Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Investors can profit from identifying the next market fixation in a series of rolling bubbles, according to Macquarie's head of global desk strategy Viktor Shvets.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Speaking with the outlet, Olsen recalled being surprised by Coca’s demeanor when cameras were not rolling.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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Adjective
Speaking from experience, having a driver was invaluable—navigating the rolling Tuscan hills in a huge camper van was certainly not something anyone in my family had the confidence to attempt.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Investors can profit from identifying the next market fixation in a series of rolling bubbles, according to Macquarie's head of global desk strategy Viktor Shvets.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Verb
Laughing and playfully rolling her eyes, Vivian then took part in an elaborate handshake ritual with her dad.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Speaking with the outlet, Olsen recalled being surprised by Coca’s demeanor when cameras were not rolling.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling
Adjective
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The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Grisham hurt himself after hitting a two-run single and rounding first in the sixth inning of Friday’s loss to Toronto.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Grisham left the game in the sixth inning after rounding first base on a two-run single.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Bored Lord and AceMo, longtime bastions of their respective coastal scenes, offer up two rumbling club heaters.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
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While the men’s World Cup is commanding the attention of many, the summer transfer window is rumbling in the background.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Lewis set a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing, swaying his feet side to side in a rocking motion that mimics surfing, while keeping his balance above China’s Diaoshuilou waterfall in 2011.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lewis set a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing, swaying his feet side to side in a rocking motion that mimics surfing, while keeping his balance above China's Diaoshuilou waterfall in 2011.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Unforgotten offers a new mystery for each of its six (and counting) seasons while rotating through new detectives and supporting characters.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Billions of dollars are flowing into the game through the NBA’s new TV deal, with even more money likely on the horizon thanks to expansion fees.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Nuuly, which was founded in 2019, is just one of the many clothing-rental services encouraging young women to opt out of actually buying clothes and instead subscribe to a revolving closet.—
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Your credit score, revolving credit card balances, payment history and overall debt load are not factors Medicare uses when determining your eligibility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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This means there are never any strangers drifting past your breakfast table or competing for loungers.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Keeping his thoughts from drifting too much, even about Cuba, has propelled his career forward.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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