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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 rocking
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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as in surging
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Recent Examples of rolling
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
In the demonstration, however, there are dissipative forces, and so the rolling object really will fall deeper and deeper into this potential well.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
The jackpot has been rolling since it was last won at $348 million in Virginia on June 27.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Bring milk, butter, kosher salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
In the demonstration, however, there are dissipative forces, and so the rolling object really will fall deeper and deeper into this potential well.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The two eventually come into view again, and the homeowner begins rolling the trash bins back into place.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
The jackpot has been rolling since it was last won at $348 million in Virginia on June 27.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling
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The Ravens are currently third, with the Cleveland Browns rounding out the division at 2-6.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Freeman described his emotions rounding the bases to broadcaster FOX after the game.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thousands stomped in the bleachers, creating rumbling waves of adoration.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Apple’s promotional video for the iPhone 17 Pro is super loud and rumbling the floor.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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An incredible comeback had Paycor Stadium rocking in disbelief.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer's Body actress Megan Fox went as Spears in 2022, rocking the pop star's legendary head-to-toe denim outfit from the 2001 American Music Awards.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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There is also a rotating pastry selection from Good Luck Bakery from Wednesdays to Saturdays and strong java from Counter Culture Coffee.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The video shows sunlight breaking through as the circular eye wall becomes visible, with clouds rotating rapidly around a calm center.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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If the Chinese truly agree to keep the supply of critical minerals flowing on an ongoing basis, the world will win.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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European security sources believe a similarly opaque system, involving front companies that are little more than fake numbers and billing addresses, has been used to keep the sodium perchlorate flowing to Iran.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Creating a revolving load fund for affordable housing projects.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to Bankrate, nearly half of American households have credit card debt and pay more than 20% in interest, on average, on their revolving balances — making credit cards one of the most expensive ways to borrow money.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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At 14, Wuornos gave birth to a son who was placed for adoption, and she was soon pushed out of the home and began drifting and hitchhiking, per the Netflix documentary.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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While the workers, in the trees, stay still, the bull’s looming, drifting presence gives frozen stillness an unambiguous motive and makes moments when people shift and even leap from branch to branch terrifyingly suspenseful.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Wedgewood is balling out to start the season.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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In an eventual 57-point Hurricanes victory, Stevenson was balling and jabbering about it, too, to every Wildcats pass catcher within earshot.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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