rolls 1 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of roll
1
as in rounds
to form into a round compact mass rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it

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2
as in rumbles
to make a low heavy rolling sound thunder rolling in the distance

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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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4
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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6
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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7
as in glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily once we started rolling, everything went perfectly

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rolls

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of roll
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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rolls

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of roll
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
Verb
Still, as the footage rolls on, something begins to shift in the room. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Suddenly, there’s a gust of wind and something rolls into the road. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 July 2026 Then Kessler rolls to the rim, catches the pocket pass below his waist and gets fouled. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Brush rolls with egg mixture and evenly sprinkle with 4 teaspoons sesame seeds. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Scottie Scheffler’s birdie putt to tie Viktor Hovland rolls just left of the hole. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 So leadership allocates budget, buys a new AI tool and rolls it out with their fingers crossed. — James Roth, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 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
Noun
To keep things simple, make a tray of these fan-favorites with ham and cheese layered between Hawaiian rolls that everyone will love. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Fluffy, savory, and naturally golden-colored, these show-stopping dinner rolls never last long. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Few would begrudge Paraguay this recognition, but the skullduggery did produce eye-rolls and requires stronger officiating. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Similarly, the rolls of those counted as not in the labor force, a group that includes the unemployed and those not looking for work, jumped by 832,000. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The restaurant chain is also offering complimentary Red, White & Blue Butter served with its signature rolls for dine-in guests. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026 As a supersize gas station and convenience store rolls into Independence, city officials are expected to approve a funding plan to revitalize the surrounding area. — Ilana Arougheti july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Oyster Party Oyster Party brings the flavors of the coast to Stateside with freshly shucked oysters, buttery lobster rolls, and seafood favorites made with the freshest ingredients. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
  1. rounds
  2. rumbles
  3. rocks
  4. turns
  5. flows
  6. rotates
  7. glides
  8. lists
Verb
  • Canada, a little unlucky to lose so heavily, has made history this summer after making the knockout rounds for the first time and will have undoubtedly spread joy and inspired a new generation in the country.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Throughout the tournament’s history, hosts have hugely overperformed at the World Cup, reaching knockout rounds 91% of the time, semifinals 57%, and the championship 26%.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of rounds
Verb
  • The engine rumbles between your legs, the road streams beneath you, the curves beckon you onward.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • As thunder rumbles over Mpophomeni, and the first drops of rain fall, children at the training field pull on hoodies and start to walk home, their dogs trotting faithfully alongside them.
    — Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Definition of rumbles
Verb
  • There’s a resident big band that sets the tempo for dancing—there are even gentlemen hosts available for ladies—and a DJ rocks the small disco late into the night.
    — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Jared Leto rocks pigtail braids while out in New York City on July 1.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of rocks
Verb
  • Everything the man is touching nowadays turns into gold for him and rot for the rest of us, a curse any smart person would avoid.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of turns
Verb
  • That visibility shapes where capital flows, which problems get prioritized, and how quickly innovations find their way into practice.
    — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Today's stock-market market conversation is dominated by structural dynamics, index machinations and mechanical flows the way World Cup chatter fixates on officiating decisions and bracket construction.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of flows
Verb
  • The Air Force rotates bombers including B-1s, B-2s and B-52s through Andersen to project power across the Pacific.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Torifune orbits the sun every 383 days and rotates every 5 hours.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of rotates
Verb
  • As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • After release from an aircraft, the wings deploy and the bomb glides tens of miles to its target using satellite navigation and inertial guidance.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of glides
Noun
  • Friday’s nuptials, also at MSG, were much larger, with a vast guest list of A-lists, industry folk, and musicians.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Last month, 50 Best Pizza released its annual lists of the best pizzerias in the United States.
    — Connie Ogle July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of lists

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