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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
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
So leadership allocates budget, buys a new AI tool and rolls it out with their fingers crossed.
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James Roth,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The children are shouting in the street as the truck rolls by.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The Polestar 3 currently rolls off the South Carolina assembly line alongside its platform mate, the Volvo EX90.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Lobster rolls, a summer favorite on the East Coast, are rarely cheap and often sell for $25 to $40 or more, depending on the location.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Debt consolidation is another option, one that rolls multiple high-rate balances into a single, lower-rate loan.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
However, as the summer season rolls on, large gatherings of all stripes pose challenges to the city’s Police Department, especially in neighborhoods where violence is already more common.
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Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The three women have been nearly inseparable ever since, especially when the anniversary rolls round.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Located on the beach, alfresco dining is a must; with a menu divided and designed for tasting, order a selection of dishes for the table to discover the decadent flavors of Champagne lobster rolls, ishiyaki, sashimi, and more.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Classes typically cover correct stance, guard and foot positioning, basic punches and defensive movements like slips and rolls.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The garden is open daily, weather permitting, and serves coffee, cinnamon rolls, salads, baked goods, beer and local wine.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
However, when states have tried to identify and purge alleged noncitizens from their rolls, their efforts have gone wrong in some cases.
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Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
25 June 2026
To avoid such a disastrous scenario, try out this compact travel organizer complete with seven slot rolls and three rectangular dividers.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Top rolls with remaining Fontina.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The Postal Service ploy is deservedly under attack in the courts, where Trump is zero for 10 in lawsuits demanding state voter rolls.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Verb
Still, as the footage rolls on, something begins to shift in the room.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
So leadership allocates budget, buys a new AI tool and rolls it out with their fingers crossed.
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James Roth,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The children are shouting in the street as the truck rolls by.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The Polestar 3 currently rolls off the South Carolina assembly line alongside its platform mate, the Volvo EX90.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Lobster rolls, a summer favorite on the East Coast, are rarely cheap and often sell for $25 to $40 or more, depending on the location.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Debt consolidation is another option, one that rolls multiple high-rate balances into a single, lower-rate loan.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
However, as the summer season rolls on, large gatherings of all stripes pose challenges to the city’s Police Department, especially in neighborhoods where violence is already more common.
—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The three women have been nearly inseparable ever since, especially when the anniversary rolls round.
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Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, his administration has sued states for access to voter rolls and the FBI has seized materials from the 2020 election in Georgia and Arizona.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Located on the beach, alfresco dining is a must; with a menu divided and designed for tasting, order a selection of dishes for the table to discover the decadent flavors of Champagne lobster rolls, ishiyaki, sashimi, and more.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Classes typically cover correct stance, guard and foot positioning, basic punches and defensive movements like slips and rolls.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The garden is open daily, weather permitting, and serves coffee, cinnamon rolls, salads, baked goods, beer and local wine.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
However, when states have tried to identify and purge alleged noncitizens from their rolls, their efforts have gone wrong in some cases.
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Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
25 June 2026
To avoid such a disastrous scenario, try out this compact travel organizer complete with seven slot rolls and three rectangular dividers.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Top rolls with remaining Fontina.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The Postal Service ploy is deservedly under attack in the courts, where Trump is zero for 10 in lawsuits demanding state voter rolls.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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Graciano adds aroma and structure and Mazuelo rounds things out with juicy fruit flavors and a hint of spice.
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The lesson is that Cape Verde got within one game of the world’s knockout rounds not despite its scarcity but through it — by building the focused discipline that constraint forces, organizing a diaspora most would write off as loss, and competing to endure rather than to dazzle.
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The volcano rumbles at predictable intervals, a low groan like a thunderstorm a few valleys over.
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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.
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Jenna Ortega rocks a new hairdo in the trailer for Klara and the Sun.
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Rashida Jones rocks a preppy look outside NBC Studio on June 16 in New York City.
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Erratic sounds escape her—her body turns inside out, fingers extending and touching nothing.
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Hallowed Halls turns your home into a stately Victorian manor, complete with spooky portraits, eerie black-and-gold decor, and even a few séance essentials.
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As humanitarian aid flows from South Florida to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, local Venezuelan Americans are navigating a desperate search for news of missing family members.
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From that premise, a healthy organization depends on a cascading effect that starts at the top and flows through three key domains.
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The top rotates to move with the wind instead of blowing over, and it’s made of anti-rust stainless steel for durability outdoors.
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Rather than a small drawer or tray, the divided top of West Elm’s storage coffee table rotates to reveal an empty storage cavity to fill with throw blankets, books, or video game controllers.
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The body then glides over the top of the windshield and starts flipping through the air over the roof.
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Directed by Child and filmed in Whack’s hometown of Philadelphia, the song’s black-and-white visuals transform familiar city streets into a monochrome maze where Whack glides through scenes with the oozing confidence of someone ready to reclaim her narrative.
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The University of Connecticut has released their Spring 2026 undergraduate and graduate lists, with more than a few students local to the Nutmeg state.
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Families posted missing-person flyers with photos of while others shared handwritten lists of names.
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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