rolling 1 of 2

Definition of rollingnext

rolling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of roll
1
as in rounding
to form into a round compact mass rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
as in rumbling
to make a low heavy rolling sound thunder rolling in the distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

3
4
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

5
6
7

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rolling
Adjective
At launch, Vodafone TV will include Netflix and HBO Max, with the option to add other streaming services including Disney+, YouTube Premium, DAZN and Prime Video, which can be purchased on a rolling 30-day basis. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Bring reusable totes, small bills, a rolling cart for big hauls and a cooler bag for dairy and meat. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
Producing 10 trays using the bakery's former hand-rolling process could consume an eight-hour shift, Miller said. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 The high school football season is rolling along with some very good games this week. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rolling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolling
Adjective
  • The move highlights how surging demand for AI computing capacity is drawing institutional investors, as governments, companies and startups race to build out data centers to support AI workloads.
    Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Sweeney tucked her dark-wash overalls into a pair of combat boots, rounding out her look with aviator sunnies and a nearly $4,000 Miu Miu Aventure handbag.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Take advantage of milder temperatures—and post-work sunsets before daylight savings kick in—by rounding off your look with oversized frames.
    India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But Gareth Fry’s thundering, rumbling sound design too often oversells the suspense.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kraft made a one-handed grab over Keisean Nixon about 15 yards downfield, then kept rumbling for a 46-yard touchdown.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Daisy Chain crowd could be seen holding up their lights and swaying to the music.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone seemingly watches them — and a little tennis — with a $23 Honey Deuce in one hand, swaying to DJ Trizz’s mixes on the sound system.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The dial shows off Australian opal in full force, a dazzling stone that shifts between different shades of blue, depending on the light; the same material is used in between each of the 12 rotating cubes.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There are other ways to provide enrichment, like rotating toys every day to stimulate exploration, using puzzle feeder dishes to satisfy hunting behaviors and playing videos for your cat showing birds or fish.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • One of the judges, Stephen Higginson, questioned whether the FDA's role is a reason pills are flowing into Louisiana.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Take a few minutes to loosen up and get the blood flowing before starting your first interval.
    Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The production uses a revolving cast, and McCarthy was never scheduled to perform alongside Lipman.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Short-term working capital needs are often better suited for a revolving line of credit.
    Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The passage of play (below) lasted about 40 seconds from the moment Arsenal’s No 7 started drifting across the pitch, repeatedly calling for the ball to be played left.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But sometimes, inaccurate coordinates or a drifting boat make the search trickier.
    Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster