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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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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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Aledo rolls past Amarillo Aledo, the reigning Class 5A Division I state champion, took one step closer toward the first championship repeat in program history.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and isolated but intense downpours are expected as a narrow line of storms develops and rolls through Western Pennsylvania.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Popular savory options include the Uptown Steak and Uptown Chicken rolls with peppers, onions, mozzarella, provolone and garlic cheese spread, along with flavors like Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Veggie Delight.
—Evan Moore
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The Fitbit Air also measures skin temperature, SpO2 and resting heart rate overnight, then rolls those numbers into a daily sleep score in the Google Health app, which replaces the Fitbit app on May 19.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Danny rolls his eyes at his wife eating a sandwich, because God forbid his daughter’s only food source is allowed to fuel herself.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Both surfaces are superhydrophobic, meaning water forms droplets and rolls off instead of spreading.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Distiller Donald MacLeod rolls a barrel of whisky in the warehouse of Isle of Harris Distillery in Tarbert, on the Isle of Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, in Scotland, on April 30, 2025.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Toilet paper rolls aren’t just for the bathroom.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The raw fish is fresh, and the rolls are (for the airport) affordable.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Such a purchase would keep the property off the tax rolls and leave its redevelopment uncertain for the foreseeable future.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 20 May 2026
San Diego officials last fall added some $117 million to the county tax rolls for nearly 225,000 properties across the city, much of which has already been collected.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The restaurant serves a beloved Mexican take on Japanese sushi, turning the tradition of small raw rolls on its head.
—Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or slathering on dinner rolls—this spreadable treat is the secret ingredient to elevate all your holiday breakfasts and baked goods.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Corden and Jones have since swapped the BBC for Apple TV with The Choir, which rolls cameras this year and sees them star as brother and sister Ben and Lisa, reunited after Ben returns home from abroad to a quiet English town.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Aledo rolls past Amarillo Aledo, the reigning Class 5A Division I state champion, took one step closer toward the first championship repeat in program history.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Gusty winds, frequent lightning, and isolated but intense downpours are expected as a narrow line of storms develops and rolls through Western Pennsylvania.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Popular savory options include the Uptown Steak and Uptown Chicken rolls with peppers, onions, mozzarella, provolone and garlic cheese spread, along with flavors like Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Veggie Delight.
—Evan Moore
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The Fitbit Air also measures skin temperature, SpO2 and resting heart rate overnight, then rolls those numbers into a daily sleep score in the Google Health app, which replaces the Fitbit app on May 19.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Danny rolls his eyes at his wife eating a sandwich, because God forbid his daughter’s only food source is allowed to fuel herself.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Both surfaces are superhydrophobic, meaning water forms droplets and rolls off instead of spreading.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Distiller Donald MacLeod rolls a barrel of whisky in the warehouse of Isle of Harris Distillery in Tarbert, on the Isle of Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, in Scotland, on April 30, 2025.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Noun
Find izakaya staples alongside an extensive sushi menu of nigiri, cut rolls and hand rolls, plus yakitori and a full bar.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Toilet paper rolls aren’t just for the bathroom.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The raw fish is fresh, and the rolls are (for the airport) affordable.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Such a purchase would keep the property off the tax rolls and leave its redevelopment uncertain for the foreseeable future.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 20 May 2026
San Diego officials last fall added some $117 million to the county tax rolls for nearly 225,000 properties across the city, much of which has already been collected.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The restaurant serves a beloved Mexican take on Japanese sushi, turning the tradition of small raw rolls on its head.
—Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or slathering on dinner rolls—this spreadable treat is the secret ingredient to elevate all your holiday breakfasts and baked goods.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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The fight will be contested at welterweight, and White did not clarify how many rounds the bout would be contested at.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Canyon Ranch Tucson rounds out the list with a dedicated cold plunge pool inside its larger holistic wellness programming.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Inside the nearly empty Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA last Monday afternoon, the air rumbles and judders and roars like a B-52 engine readying for takeoff.—
Erik Pedersen,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first one arrives after 10 this evening and will bring rain, and some storm rumbles to our area.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Gillian Jacobs rocks a navy pinstripe matching set to the Invisible FYC event in Los Angeles on May 17.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The device turns virtually any liquid into a frosty drink within 20 to 30 minutes — with a couple of exceptions.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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That provides the banks liquidity that then theoretically flows through the financial system.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The capital flows leaving Korea reflect ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are driving safe-haven demand.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The bookmobile rotates its collection more often because of its small space.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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To top it off, the titanium movement (Caliber GP09400-1273) rotates once every minute.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Footage shows the lovebird riding high inside a clear cabin attached to a drone, as the contraption glides through the air before gently descending toward the ground.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Besides their own establishments, the beef stands that made both restaurateurs’ lists are Al’s Italian Beef, Carm’s Little Italy, Roma’s Italian Beef & Sausage, Odge’s and Chickies.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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But with treatment lists that read more like a hospital brochure than a vacation, travelers face a harder question than ever before.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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