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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
The entertaining spaces, including the adjoining living and dining rooms, are framed by large windows that look out on the rolling hills. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Compass is preparing to complete a rolling FDA submission this quarter for COMP360, its synthetic psilocybin treatment for treatment-resistant depression, with aims to launch early next year. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
Google brought its Gemini assistant to Android Auto last year before rolling it out to cars with Google built-in in April. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026 But Roger remembers the particular discipline of working on low-budget film productions, when stock and time were precious and rolling the camera was consequential. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 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
  • After missing time with an injury earlier in the season, senior quarterback Jacob Howard is rounding back into form for the Warriors.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But those export volumes are a rounding error compared with total demand, Mitrova said.
    — Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Strange sounds emanating from the water heater, like rumbling or popping, often indicate that there is sediment inside the tank.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Fear is not simply a tool for swaying the uninformed, undecided voter.
    — Monique Mitchell Turner, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The specialists working on the mission had to ensure the drone could carry a human being without flipping over or swaying excessively, according to the unit.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To deliver for employees, fill that chair with a real employee, rotating regularly, with a mandate to gather input from their peers before and after every session.
    — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Moving forward is one thing, but moving up and down, changing direction, and rotating in place is a whole different challenge.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Dolce Vita bob runs longer with soft, flowing layers, which sets it apart from the shorter, tighter shapes most associated with vintage glamour.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Enterprise-level software capital is increasingly flowing into tech such as Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) and digital twins to simulate layouts, predict congestion and dynamically reroute inventory.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • This part of the invoice financing process functions similarly to a revolving line of credit.
    — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That young Israelis are drifting right is in many ways a reflection of how Israeli society differs from other wealthy democracies.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • And the question, increasingly, is how to engage with Chinese capability without drifting into invisible dependence.
    — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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