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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
Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ciattarelli is in a decidedly good mood as the bus rolls between campaign stops in this politically mixed stretch of Bergen County in North Jersey.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
In either case, when October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Affleck sighs and rolls her eyes.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Chicago has become a focal point for that standoff, with protesters gathering daily for weeks as Operation Midway Blitz rolls across the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Look no further than Dallas, which rolls into Denver with the best offense in the league after hanging 44 on the Washington Commanders last weekend.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
There's the one-PowerTube Bosch-mid-drive Orbea Muga that starts at €4,999 (about US$5,800), and the Nomad 2X that rolls for around $2,500 and sports a 750-W motor/70-mile endurance combination.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Champagne, caviar and lobster rolls for brunch?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Bust out the cereal, cinnamon rolls and coffee.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Attention to details like soap dispensers, toilet paper rolls, and tissue supplies were key.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
No, think about it—impossibly creamy mashed potatoes, herbaceous stuffing, pull-apart bread rolls, green bean casserole, gooey mac and cheese—all veg!
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Live music fills the space Monday through Saturday evenings, and thanks to Lieberman’s culinary credentials, the bar also serves elevated bites such as lobster rolls and conservas.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The Wild’s six-game homestand rolls along with the Pittsburgh Penguins making their only trip of the season to Minnesota on Thursday.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Great served over mashed potatoes or on crusty rolls topped with some melty cheese!
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Now the best offense in the league rolls into town, and Denver’s own offense hasn’t quite shown the consistent capability to win in a shootout (last Sunday notwithstanding).
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pumpkin, apple or pecan pies; rolls with butter; cornbread; cranberry orange relish; gravy; and wines are available to complete your Thanksgiving dinner.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ciattarelli is in a decidedly good mood as the bus rolls between campaign stops in this politically mixed stretch of Bergen County in North Jersey.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
In either case, when October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Affleck sighs and rolls her eyes.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Chicago has become a focal point for that standoff, with protesters gathering daily for weeks as Operation Midway Blitz rolls across the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Look no further than Dallas, which rolls into Denver with the best offense in the league after hanging 44 on the Washington Commanders last weekend.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
There's the one-PowerTube Bosch-mid-drive Orbea Muga that starts at €4,999 (about US$5,800), and the Nomad 2X that rolls for around $2,500 and sports a 750-W motor/70-mile endurance combination.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Champagne, caviar and lobster rolls for brunch?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
All entrees include salad, soup, rolls and butter, corn or green beans, a choice of potato, a choice of one dessert, milk or coffee.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Bust out the cereal, cinnamon rolls and coffee.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Attention to details like soap dispensers, toilet paper rolls, and tissue supplies were key.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
No, think about it—impossibly creamy mashed potatoes, herbaceous stuffing, pull-apart bread rolls, green bean casserole, gooey mac and cheese—all veg!
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Live music fills the space Monday through Saturday evenings, and thanks to Lieberman’s culinary credentials, the bar also serves elevated bites such as lobster rolls and conservas.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The Wild’s six-game homestand rolls along with the Pittsburgh Penguins making their only trip of the season to Minnesota on Thursday.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Great served over mashed potatoes or on crusty rolls topped with some melty cheese!
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Now the best offense in the league rolls into town, and Denver’s own offense hasn’t quite shown the consistent capability to win in a shootout (last Sunday notwithstanding).
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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Owen rounds out the Royals pitchers in Surprise.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Scream 7‘s cast of newcomers rounds out with May, Randolph, Joel McHale, Anna Camp, Mckenna Grace, Ethan Embry, Mark Consuelos, Jimmy Tatro, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann and Sam Rechner.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Theo Johnson comes up with the ball and rumbles in for a 41-yard touchdown.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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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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Bethenny Frankel rocks a baby blue dress at the RoC Skincare Lip Volumizer Pop Up Event in Los Angeles.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Rudy rocks it as Frankenstein Tiny tot Rudy rocked a green-and-black Frankenstein hat and jacket, which cost around $20.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Season 28 has delivered a fresh lineup of coaches, resulting in more thrilling chair turns, buzzer battles, and some powerhouse performances along the way, according to NBC Insider.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Her staff of 60 trainers rotates teaching between the studios.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The stars and other heavenly bodies are all stationary, while the Earth rotates about its axis, with a rotational period of 360° every 24 hours.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mars glides into Sagittarius, pushing us to chase our independence and embrace adventure.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
21 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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