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verb

present tense third-person singular of roll
1
as in rounds
to form into a round compact mass rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it

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

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3
as in rocks
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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4
as in turns
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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5
as in flows
to move in a stream just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by

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6
as in rotates
to move in circles around an axis or center rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up

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7
as in glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily once we started rolling, everything went perfectly

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rolls

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of roll
as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system called the roll of people supposed to be in the class

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rolls

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of roll
as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the squirrel did a quick roll and vanished up a tree

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Recent Examples of rolls
Verb
The raindrops patter on Mike McCarthy’s windshield as his SUV rolls through Calvary Catholic Cemetery. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Shultz also leads a community science effort to study how bird behavior may change when wildfire rolls through a region. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Pet hair clings to baseboards and rolls like tumbleweeds around the house. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Users have reported receiving notice of the price changes recently as Fubo rolls the channels out to subscribers. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 That energy rolls off the stage, which goes in the audience and rolls back up on the stage. — Brayden Garcia july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 The transporter-erector, meanwhile, rolls the rocket to the pad before lifting it vertically into position ahead of launch. — Chris Young july 12, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 The menu is built for sharing, with dishes like samosa chaat, okra fries and kati rolls that balance spice, crunch and bright flavor. — Evan Moore july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Edgar insists on a moment alone with his dead son before the coffin rolls into the crematorium furnace. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Noun
Since the new tax was created, many New Yorkers claim the city’s property rolls are out of date and properties that were once considered a second home are now their primary residence. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 Lawless’ 14-page opinion cites a lack of authority from the federal government to demand the Illinois voter rolls. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Each of the states' responses expressed concern about improperly removing eligible voters from the rolls. — Miles Parks, NPR, 31 July 2026 State officials provided a version of the rolls but withheld sensitive personal information, citing privacy concerns. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026 That drew pushback from election experts, who noted that voter registration files are public and easily accessible in many states, and obtaining voter rolls would not necessarily allow foreign actors to interfere with the voting process. — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 30 July 2026 In previous state efforts to adopt work requirements for Medicaid coverage, as in Arkansas, people who should have been exempt were nevertheless kicked off the rolls, sometimes en masse. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 30 July 2026 Ron and Kathie Giarmona, two long-time fairgoers, lined up on the first day to get their cinnamon rolls from Country Fair. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Efforts to ensure the integrity of state voter rolls are worthwhile. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
  1. rounds
  2. rumbles
  3. rocks
  4. turns
  5. flows
  6. rotates
  7. glides
  8. lists
Verb
  • Leatherman rounds out the Adapter kit with a slim eyeglass screwdriver and ballpoint pen cartridge that slide into slots on the outside of the handle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Bette Midler rounds out the starry ensemble, voicing the the fairy godmother.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of rounds
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  • The engine rumbles between your legs, the road streams beneath you, the curves beckon you onward.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • As thunder rumbles over Mpophomeni, and the first drops of rain fall, children at the training field pull on hoodies and start to walk home, their dogs trotting faithfully alongside them.
    — Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Definition of rumbles
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  • Travis Scott rocks some serious chains while attending Fanatics Fest 2026 on July 17 in New York City.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Beyond the display, the Dell 24 All-in-One Desktop rocks a 13th-generation Intel Core i5-1334U processor, which is a standard CPU good for basic, light-load tasks like browsing, streaming, or playing around with documents.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
Definition of rocks
Verb
  • The money can’t be accessed until the child turns 18, and only then for specific purposes, such as going to school, opening a business or buying a home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Whereas a proper pull-up requires an overhand grip, swapping to an underhand hold turns the exercise into what less strenuous alternative?
    — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of turns
Verb
  • The canal that flows between Fort Lauderdale resident Harry Rozelle’s house and his church is so infested with bacteria that his teenage son, Cruz, was hospitalized after swimming in it three years ago.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The liquid flows into the textile and hardens, forming a secure connection.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of flows
Verb
  • Siren’s Curse, the tallest, fastest, longest tilt coaster in North America that opened last year, has become a viral hit for its unique track that rotates 90 degrees.
    — Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • The aircraft, nicknamed Phantom Twist, rotates up to 25 times per second, a rate that outpaces how quickly our visual system can process sharp detail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of rotates
Verb
  • It’s made with food-grade stainless steel that is both BPA and phthalate free, and also features a leakproof lid that easily glides back and forth to open or close.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
  • With its roll-on applicator, the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick easily glides onto the skin.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of glides
Noun
  • His successes in previous years mean clubs and national teams across the world place his name high up on their lists of targets for vacant managerial positions.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Librarians will be on hand for sapphic book recommendations (a part of BPL’s ongoing BookMatch program, which curates reading lists for all ages and interests) and free giveaways are also promised.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of lists

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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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