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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
Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a spicy twist to homemade pizzas, breads, calzones, and rolls with this ready-to-bake dough that includes bits of jalapeño peppers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Once the front rolls through temps will have a steep drop off, so right now your Sunday is looking significantly cooler than Saturday, but dry.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
The Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year’s Parade rolls through the French Quarter on New Year’s Eve, featuring elaborate floats, marching bands, and Southern hospitality at its finest.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
Her campaign launch video is colorful, moving, and rolls with a steady musical beat.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
The point guard dribbles off the screen while the 5-man rolls hard to the basket and the 4-man lifts to the perimeter, removing the interior help on the roller.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The grass playing field rolls into the stadium.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
My eleven-year-old self rolls her eyes, glares at my thirty-six-year-old body, and silently calls me fat.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Sushi lovers can look forward to premium sushi, nigiri and more than a dozen specialty rolls, according to an online menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Gorham Mountain Loop in Acadia National Park, Maine There's more to Maine than golden summers filled with lobster rolls and double-scoop cones.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Analysts expect the downward trend in sales and profits to eventually reverse itself as 2026 rolls along.
—Paul Harloff, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
And if some of those patients fall off the rolls, hospitals expect to treat more people who are uninsured.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Leave it to the Test Kitchen to turn Grandpa's favorite cabbage rolls into a can't-just-eat-one-bowl soup.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Spend a few minutes briskly walking or marching in place, practicing shoulder rolls, arm circles, a torso twist and alternating between a downward facing dog and a plank.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Stuffed cabbage rolls from Damasco Arabian Food in Duluth.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
From rugged descents through pine forests to flowy singletrack that rolls through meadows, there’s a trail for every ability.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a spicy twist to homemade pizzas, breads, calzones, and rolls with this ready-to-bake dough that includes bits of jalapeño peppers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Once the front rolls through temps will have a steep drop off, so right now your Sunday is looking significantly cooler than Saturday, but dry.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
The Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year’s Parade rolls through the French Quarter on New Year’s Eve, featuring elaborate floats, marching bands, and Southern hospitality at its finest.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
Her campaign launch video is colorful, moving, and rolls with a steady musical beat.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
The point guard dribbles off the screen while the 5-man rolls hard to the basket and the 4-man lifts to the perimeter, removing the interior help on the roller.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The grass playing field rolls into the stadium.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
My eleven-year-old self rolls her eyes, glares at my thirty-six-year-old body, and silently calls me fat.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
To date, she's created 40 recipes from beyond the grave, including meatloaf, peanut butter cookies, yeast cake and nut rolls.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Sushi lovers can look forward to premium sushi, nigiri and more than a dozen specialty rolls, according to an online menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Gorham Mountain Loop in Acadia National Park, Maine There's more to Maine than golden summers filled with lobster rolls and double-scoop cones.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Analysts expect the downward trend in sales and profits to eventually reverse itself as 2026 rolls along.
—Paul Harloff, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
And if some of those patients fall off the rolls, hospitals expect to treat more people who are uninsured.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Leave it to the Test Kitchen to turn Grandpa's favorite cabbage rolls into a can't-just-eat-one-bowl soup.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Spend a few minutes briskly walking or marching in place, practicing shoulder rolls, arm circles, a torso twist and alternating between a downward facing dog and a plank.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Stuffed cabbage rolls from Damasco Arabian Food in Duluth.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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Maintenance worker Zachary Fuller rounds out the top ten and gives MassDOT its first appearance on the payroll pay boost list with his impressive 188% increase in 2025.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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Sunday rounds things out with Primo on the Patio and a special deal offering free tacos with a drink purchase.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Jan. 2026
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Taylor Swift is not the only pop star football superfan showing up in style to cheer on her significant other as the NFL season rumbles to a close.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Dec. 2025
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Deep in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, a train rumbles down a rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The fashion guru typically rocks her tried-and-true ashy blonde, occasionally opting for highlights and/or lowlights.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And in the fall, when the air turns crisp and the fields turn orange, this unassuming little town reminds visitors that sometimes, the most unique places grow from the simplest seeds (pun intended).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adley, who at Marigold rotates dishes regularly, is enticing diners to Heretik with a chicken operation and shellfish, oysters and sea urchins.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is because the Sun rotates once every 28 days.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The gel texture glides on smoothly, lathers into a plush foam, and rinses clean without leaving skin feeling tight.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2026
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Infused with sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and vitamin E, the formula glides onto the skin with ease.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2025
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Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Defense overall just balls Two.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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