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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
All water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used. Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Prairie and rolling hills lining Interstate-90 give way to rugged, otherworldly outcroppings in this national park about an hour east of Rapid City. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
Otherwise, the state has simply chosen to keep rolling the credits. Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 Nearly a thousand miles from Tahiti, Fatu Hiva is marked by towering sea cliffs and lush tropical valleys that give way to rolling green hills at the higher, cooler elevations. Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rolling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling
Adjective
  • The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The government provided national guidance for cash transactions to effectively use symmetrical rounding to the nearest five cents.
    Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Miami converted reliever Tyler Phillips into a starter and Ryan Gusto has been rounding out the rotation led by ace Sandy Alcantara in Meyer’s absence.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Using geothermal means buildings don’t burn fossil fuels, and residents or other users aren’t bothered by rumbling air conditioners or noisy heaters, Weigert said.
    Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • More news The Arizona Cardinals and their starting quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, had been in a rumbling contract dispute in the early days of training camp.
    Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Styled after a tropical paradise with swaying palm trees, Lost Island Waterpark offers endless aquatic fun during its summertime opening season, with slides, rides, and attractions.
    Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
  • After a few hours under the hot sun, there was no better cool down than swaying to Babyface classics.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • But each of its eight-and-a-half minutes introduces a subtle mutation, rotating buzzing electronics and quivering guitars into the spotlight.
    Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a rotating exhibition of photos from the New York Public Library’s Picture Collection.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But there were two stories in the state, of years of progressive organizing paying off and a historic amount of PAC money flowing in to stop it.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • To that end, the region is already seeing the scale of investment flowing into digital infrastructure.
    Ron Kitchens, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But the sausage slipped from its grip and plopped back into formation, alongside the others revolving lazily between rollers.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There’s little sense of forward motion in these tracks, but even when simply drifting in place, the blend of atmosphere and physicality—sunset glow meets seismic throb—is payoff enough.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The capital is drifting down-market, into hands-on companies.
    Louis Mosca, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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

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