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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
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Thanks to being topped with frozen biscuits instead of pie crust, this pot pie comes together without the need to pull out your rolling pin.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
The terrain is non-technical but rolling—much of it gravel or forest boardwalks—with cool, thin air at elevation.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
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Ilina said the company is continuing to invite more users from a waitlist on a rolling basis with plans to open the service up to everyone later this year.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Thanks to being topped with frozen biscuits instead of pie crust, this pot pie comes together without the need to pull out your rolling pin.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Rams, meanwhile, are rolling the dice on the structural integrity of NFL MVP Matt Stafford.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
The terrain is non-technical but rolling—much of it gravel or forest boardwalks—with cool, thin air at elevation.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling
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Dallas has won 10 games in a row, a new franchise record, and appears to be rounding into form during the home stretch of the regular season.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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If their markets get too pricey, rounding out the room with Kirk would make sense, too.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Eric’s original sound was straight-up rumbling sub bass.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2026
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No procession of tanks, no towering intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), no hypersonic glide vehicles, no transporter-erector-launchers rumbling past the cameras.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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From hiking and biking to navigating swaying cruise ships and 500-acre theme parks, shoppers have put these comfy, supportive sandals to the test.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Unlock The Mystery Surrounding A Lone Mailbox Sticking out like a sore thumb along gently swaying sea oats and majestic sand dunes, the Wrightsville Beach Mailbox is a legendary character in this part of North Carolina.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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France currently holds the rotating presidency of the G7 group.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The brand’s model — rotating weekly flavors, oversized cookies, a pink box designed for unboxing content — was built for social media virality.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Focus on Creating Flow and Accessibility Sharing an end table between two perpendicular sofas may be convenient for daily living, but that closed corner keeps people from easily flowing through the space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Monarchs wear the topography of flowing lava on their wings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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Their outfits were deliberate, their conversations drifting loudly through the opening sets from TLF Trio and Tariq Al-Sabir.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Surviving and thriving for 150 years requires ongoing commitment, generosity, leadership and the unique ability to adapt repeatedly without drifting from or losing one’s core values.—
David Swanson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both teams sport sinker-balling lefties with great track records as their second in command.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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