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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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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
Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Arlington Seguin rolls The Colony Seguin (5-0, 3-0), after rushing touchdowns from quarterback Chevy Andrews and running backs Isaac Bly and Ka’darrius Trotter, took a 24-9 lead into halftime.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Brian’s life is saved by Murtagh, who tackles him and rolls him to a hiding spot while the assassins pass.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
But every once in a while, a new model rolls onto the scene that flips that thinking on its head.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The crew is dancing and there is a pile of three different kinds of currency on the table, while voices shout and beer bottles jingle as the bus rolls through the ancient Denmark night headed for Germany.
—Jonathan Terrell, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The camera rolls as West lies on a futuristic bed with Elon Musk, awkwardly comparing relationship woes.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Fire department employee rolls show that Robinson is a fire apparatus operator with a 2025 salary of $104,332.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Each Slate truck that rolls off the assembly line will be exactly the same, in slate gray color, with manual window openers, and no radio.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Beer is the secret ingredient to making rolls from a mix taste homemade.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
There are over 20 chef's specialty rolls and nearly 30 classic sushi rolls, plus nigiri and sashimi.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But both WRs are decent dice rolls.
—Jess Bryant, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This year, Red Lobster also ran its Lobsterfest promotion, offering items like $20 lobster rolls and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Ralph’s in Paris also serves such classics as Ralph’s Burger, prime filet mignon, Dover sole, seared sea bass and mini-lobster rolls.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The samba rolls were some of the most beautiful.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Lee tells me her cinnamon rolls are the second bestseller.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Advertisement Arisu accepts responsibility, and rolls a seven.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Arlington Seguin rolls The Colony Seguin (5-0, 3-0), after rushing touchdowns from quarterback Chevy Andrews and running backs Isaac Bly and Ka’darrius Trotter, took a 24-9 lead into halftime.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Brian’s life is saved by Murtagh, who tackles him and rolls him to a hiding spot while the assassins pass.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
But every once in a while, a new model rolls onto the scene that flips that thinking on its head.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The crew is dancing and there is a pile of three different kinds of currency on the table, while voices shout and beer bottles jingle as the bus rolls through the ancient Denmark night headed for Germany.
—Jonathan Terrell, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
The camera rolls as West lies on a futuristic bed with Elon Musk, awkwardly comparing relationship woes.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Fire department employee rolls show that Robinson is a fire apparatus operator with a 2025 salary of $104,332.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Each Slate truck that rolls off the assembly line will be exactly the same, in slate gray color, with manual window openers, and no radio.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The store offers single rolls or packs of three.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Beer is the secret ingredient to making rolls from a mix taste homemade.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
There are over 20 chef's specialty rolls and nearly 30 classic sushi rolls, plus nigiri and sashimi.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But both WRs are decent dice rolls.
—Jess Bryant, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This year, Red Lobster also ran its Lobsterfest promotion, offering items like $20 lobster rolls and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Ralph’s in Paris also serves such classics as Ralph’s Burger, prime filet mignon, Dover sole, seared sea bass and mini-lobster rolls.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The samba rolls were some of the most beautiful.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Lee tells me her cinnamon rolls are the second bestseller.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
Verb
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Her fight with Heather, which rounds out the episode, perfectly illustrates this.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rasmus Sandin rounds things out after coming into his own last season in a top-four role.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Continue reading … HONOR CODE BUST – Navy scandal rocks Democratic candidate as new poll shows gubernatorial race tied.—
,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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When a Palestinian teenager gets swept up into a protest in the occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family, his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Air flows through modular containers filled with these coated filters.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although SoCal Edison can prevent electrical fires by shutting off the power that flows through the lines, the utility did not turn the power off to most circuits that power Altadena.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The likelihood that Berube rotates Domi and Maccelli still exists.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Their menu rotates frequently to highlight seasonal flavors, but some dishes have become staples.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The spacecraft ignites its onboard rocket motor, powering its own way to suborbital space, then glides back down for a runway landing here on Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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There is a First World War U-boat that somehow glides from underneath Lake Michigan all the way to Croatia, commandeered by its captain, post-Armistice, for new and clandestine uses.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 7 Oct. 2025.
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