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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 sovereign wealth fund uses a rolling 20-year metric as its primary performance indicator, which measures average annual returns over the most recent two decades. Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,justina Lee,lee Ying Shan,fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Deputies followed behind and reported no serious injuries related to the rolling sedan. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 July 2026
Verb
Their geometry implies a reassuring sense of something permanent—and permanently right—about a deeply American scene, along with white clapboard houses, red barns, rolling hills, goldenrod. Matt Seaton, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 In the 2000s, the family opened more locations, taking inspiration from pizzerias where customers could watch pizzaiolos shape dough and had staff start rolling pasta in the dining room. Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 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
  • Bellinger exited Saturday’s 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies after injuring his hamstring while rounding first base in the top of the eighth.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Eight years of organizing and advocating are finally rounding a corner.
    Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • This ground beef casserole will satisfy all the rumbling stomachs at your table.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • The house sits on a road tucked alongside a steep railroad embankment, where tracks carry rumbling trains to a rail yard in the village of fewer than 1,000 residents.
    Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Fans bond by singing the same words, tunes, and rhythms together, swaying, waving or pumping fists in unison.
    Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Smith has experimented with several rotating analysts through the years; at least three of them (Keyshawn Johnson, Smith and Shannon Sharpe) were let go.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Rather, currency will be extracted that can be used either to upgrade Vault Breaker kits or abilities, or it can be used to purchase rotating store items that can be used in any mode, including the normal extraction modes.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The gripper works because loose coffee grounds behave much like a fluid, flowing around an object and filling gaps.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • With in-store transactions flowing directly to the API, campaign reporting becomes more accurate and AI from Meta can optimize ads based on cross-channel revenue, Lightspeed said.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services.
    Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • Charlotte’s newest revolving sushi bar is poised to open later this week.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Bertha is drifting slowly but is expected to move northwest tonight before tracking near or along the northern Gulf Coast over the next several days.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Griezmann operated as a central attacker in a front three alongside Angulo and Ojeda, frequently drifting into deeper positions to collect the ball and turn play forward.
    Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

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

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