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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 water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. Mary Ella Hastings july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Luggage pass-through strap to attach to a rolling suitcase handle. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Verb
When the pair reteamed in 2008 for Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona, things were a very different story…but only after the cameras stopped rolling. Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026 This stretch is a favorite among travelers, with rolling hills giving way to stunning shorelines near San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, where waves, beaches, and palm trees line the route. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 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 cast also includes Vaibhav Mangale, Chhaya Kadam and Gargee Kulkarni, rounding out a film that pairs Manjule’s storytelling instincts with a story of national sporting history.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • The pack places demand on shoulders, traps and upper back muscles that keep shoulders from rounding forward.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 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
  • In the weeks before the finale, viewers across social media platforms spun conspiracy theories, convinced that people with inside knowledge had been betting every step of the way, and potentially swaying the vote to ensure a bigger payout.
    Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • Kansas Citians soaked up the sun on Friday night, swing dancing, swaying and bopping along to Sheryl Crow on the FIFA Fan Fest stage.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Verb
  • Hold the corn, tip down, in the bowl, and using a sharp knife, cut straight down between the kernels and the cob, cutting as close to the cob as possible and rotating the ear about a quarter turn after each cut.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The rotating carousel completes one revolution every 60 minutes to indicate the minutes, while the hours are displayed by a pointer mounted on a rotating disc.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The oil market cheered as the Strait of Hormuz reopened somewhat, and crude started gradually flowing out of the Persian Gulf after getting stuck there for months.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Too much or too little water flowing south from Lake Okeechobee can wreak havoc on the historic nesting grounds for the long-legged birds.
    Alex Harris July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • For those carrying tens of thousands of dollars in revolving debt, those interest charges can make the repayment process feel like a moving target.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The chair owns much of the relationship architecture that allows both sides to work without drifting into passivity or intrusion.
    David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.
    Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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