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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
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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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Both on the same team would force some difficult decisions for opposing offenses, especially with Turner, Byron Young and Braden Fiske rounding out the pass rush.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Humming cooling systems, rumbling diesel generators and whirring fans can be heard continuously hundreds of feet around them, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, prompting reports from residents of headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The bass is like Godzilla approaching, rumbling glasses of water hundreds of miles away and activating stank faces far and wide.—
Tatiana Lee Rodriguez,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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To secure his nomination, Blanche would need to convince any swaying Republicans on the Judiciary Committee to get in his corner.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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The possibility of participants betting on their games — and potentially swaying outcomes — was too integral to the integrity of college sports to earn leniency.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
8 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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That’s hardly the only public money flowing to Kansas City’s World Cup hosting efforts, which include six matches that will be played between June 16 and July 11.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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City support for the project includes tax increment financing, Housing Trust Fund dollars and brownfield revolving loan funds, according to a news release.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 Dec. 2025
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Most limit increases are extended to customers who already carry revolving balances.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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