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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
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
At one point, his car rolls to a stop on a slippery road short of hitting a guardrail.
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Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Siobhan mostly rolls with Lily’s choices, while realizing the night shift isn’t getting instructions, and trying to solve the problem.
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Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the cut side of the sandwich rolls with the garlic butter, about 1 tablespoon per roll.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
The Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public on Friday, on Juneteenth, hugs the north end of Jackson Park, runs alongside a lagoon, rises 225 feet at its highest, and rolls backward down Stony Island Avenue, settling into 58,000 square feet of brilliantly green sloping lawn.
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Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The scoot rolls on 15-inch wheels front and rear with grippy Maxxis tires, with braking coming in the form of 275-mm dual discs at the front and a 275-mm single disc at the rear.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.
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David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
For this review, Creality also sent me four additional Hyper-PLA rolls to test the CFS Lite functionality.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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
When the cookies first debuted, fans compared them to cinnamon cereal and bakery-style rolls, helping the flavor build a devoted following before it was discontinued.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
26 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
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
Talwani, an Obama nominee, said the executive and legislative branches lack authority over voter rolls.
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Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Think of these as the savory answer to cinnamon rolls.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Verb
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
At one point, his car rolls to a stop on a slippery road short of hitting a guardrail.
—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Siobhan mostly rolls with Lily’s choices, while realizing the night shift isn’t getting instructions, and trying to solve the problem.
—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the cut side of the sandwich rolls with the garlic butter, about 1 tablespoon per roll.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
The Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public on Friday, on Juneteenth, hugs the north end of Jackson Park, runs alongside a lagoon, rises 225 feet at its highest, and rolls backward down Stony Island Avenue, settling into 58,000 square feet of brilliantly green sloping lawn.
—
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The scoot rolls on 15-inch wheels front and rear with grippy Maxxis tires, with braking coming in the form of 275-mm dual discs at the front and a 275-mm single disc at the rear.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.
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David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
For this review, Creality also sent me four additional Hyper-PLA rolls to test the CFS Lite functionality.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Noun
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
When the cookies first debuted, fans compared them to cinnamon cereal and bakery-style rolls, helping the flavor build a devoted following before it was discontinued.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
To avoid such a disastrous scenario, try out this compact travel organizer complete with seven slot rolls and three rectangular dividers.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
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.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Talwani, an Obama nominee, said the executive and legislative branches lack authority over voter rolls.
—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Think of these as the savory answer to cinnamon rolls.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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South Koreans closely follow in second place at 79 servings, while Thailand rounds out the top three at 58 servings annually per person.
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Top half of the bread rounds with onion (about 2 teaspoons each).
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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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Families posted missing-person flyers with photos of while others shared handwritten lists of names.
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Perhaps the most important advice Sneed offers has nothing to do with flights, hotels, or packing lists.
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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