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as in rounds
to form into a round compact mass
rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it
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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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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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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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as in glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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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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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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
There are 21 seconds left in the second quarter when Brady Smigiel rolls to his left, sees no available receivers and decides to run for a touchdown himself.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The bridge also has a self-cleaning mechanism, where debris naturally rolls toward collection traps during tilting.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Once Hart rolls into the bar while curtain calls are happening down the block, the badmouthing begins in earnest and everything becomes marinated in bourbon and bitterness.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Siegel was among several Kansas City firefighters who remained on the employee rolls despite being convicted of serious crimes.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Purosangue, Ferrari’s moniker for its four-door SUV, rolls beautifully off the tongue.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
This coming precipitation, while dangerous itself, could prevent a repeat of the wet-dry fire cycle as the region rolls into fall and awaits the rains of winter.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Hooters rolls the dice Hooters also had its own hotel and casino in Las Vegas.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Why the administration wants access to the voter rolls, which laws say are to be controlled and maintained by each state, is not entirely clear.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Use a sharp knife to cut rolls into 1/2-inch slices.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
And very thin bags — often presented in large rolls that shoppers tear off — are still legal for use in supermarkets for produce and meat.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Mix in a few more Conley-Rudy Gobert pick and rolls.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Tensions in Venezuela had remained high after the election, and, in the political fallout over the way that Maduro’s government had proceeded—without sharing the electoral rolls as proof of its win—most of Latin America’s governments had condemned it.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Coupled with the Mets’ inability to so much as secure a Wild Card berth, the Yankees’ early exit will effectively erase a big swath of the New York DMA from the Nielsen rolls.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
And one of the hardest things to move are pattern sheet rolls.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Champagne, caviar and lobster rolls for brunch?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
There are 21 seconds left in the second quarter when Brady Smigiel rolls to his left, sees no available receivers and decides to run for a touchdown himself.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The bridge also has a self-cleaning mechanism, where debris naturally rolls toward collection traps during tilting.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Once Hart rolls into the bar while curtain calls are happening down the block, the badmouthing begins in earnest and everything becomes marinated in bourbon and bitterness.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Siegel was among several Kansas City firefighters who remained on the employee rolls despite being convicted of serious crimes.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Purosangue, Ferrari’s moniker for its four-door SUV, rolls beautifully off the tongue.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
This coming precipitation, while dangerous itself, could prevent a repeat of the wet-dry fire cycle as the region rolls into fall and awaits the rains of winter.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Hooters rolls the dice Hooters also had its own hotel and casino in Las Vegas.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
This meaty, cheesy casserole is topped with Hawaiian rolls for a touch of squishy sweetness, too.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Why the administration wants access to the voter rolls, which laws say are to be controlled and maintained by each state, is not entirely clear.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Use a sharp knife to cut rolls into 1/2-inch slices.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
And very thin bags — often presented in large rolls that shoppers tear off — are still legal for use in supermarkets for produce and meat.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Mix in a few more Conley-Rudy Gobert pick and rolls.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Tensions in Venezuela had remained high after the election, and, in the political fallout over the way that Maduro’s government had proceeded—without sharing the electoral rolls as proof of its win—most of Latin America’s governments had condemned it.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Coupled with the Mets’ inability to so much as secure a Wild Card berth, the Yankees’ early exit will effectively erase a big swath of the New York DMA from the Nielsen rolls.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
And one of the hardest things to move are pattern sheet rolls.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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The deal will see all F1 races stream in the Apple TV app, with select races and all practice rounds streaming for free, even if users don’t subscribe to the service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Murray’s extension rounds out a busy day for the Kings.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the mall’s free Rain Show feature, water literally pours out of the ceiling as dramatic thunder rumbles.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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When a military convoy rumbles past, no one seems to notice.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the clip, Miska is surrounded by blankets, clutching a plush toy, and resting peacefully as the swing rocks gently.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … HONOR CODE BUST – Navy scandal rocks Democratic candidate as new poll shows gubernatorial race tied.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like one icicle falling from an alpine crag onto an unstable snow cornice below, a small slide rapidly turns into a thundering avalanche.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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With its brilliant cast—Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Madeline Kahn—and incredibly funny script, Mel Brooks’s Young Frankenstein turns Mary Shelley’s classic story totally on its head.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fiercely and humanely protect whatever gives you the most joy and grounding as it is needed to provide the core energy and wellspring from which everything else flows.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Credo is angling to position itself as a key supplier in the trillion-dollar AI infrastructure expansion, and is benefiting as the money flows downstream.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Because Earth rotates in a west-to-east direction, satellites that circle it from north to south eventually see almost all of the planet's surface.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The collar rotates a full 360 degrees and includes paint marks at 90-degree increments as a leveling assist.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Giving a little will get you a lot while Venus glides through harmonious Libra.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The formula glides on with such ease, it’s basically designed for mirrorless application.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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They are known to work in teams when hunting, and communicate with chirps, growls, whistles and body language.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Go grab your passport, a wad of bail money, and enough thirst for wine that growls at history and food that tastes like the ocean punched you in the mouth.—
John Noakes,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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