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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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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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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
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Cameras rolls this fall in the UK and Greece.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Mix and top the cinnamon rolls with the mixture.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Take a good look at Bootes now because as September rolls into October, Arcturus and Bootes will start out the evening lower and lower in the western sky.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Give your cinnamon rolls a nostalgic twist with flavor of classic banana bread.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
In selfie mode, the 43-year-old rolls her eyes in jest and tries her hardest to smile.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From Anchorage, the Denali Star rolls through a couple of urban stops before entering the backcountry.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Look forward to Creekstone steaks finished with a red wine demi, seafood that nods to the coast, and starters like Parker House rolls with black pepper honey that hit the table warm.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
At the same time, lawmakers had capped the agency’s administrative funding just as tens of millions of Baby Boomers were aging into retirement, exploding Social Security’s rolls.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Chef’s specialties include cast iron cinnamon rolls and ancho chile ceasar salad, alongside oysters on the half shell and shallot shrimp grits.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove pan of rolls from oven; uncover and set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Papers paired with flower or pre-rolls can drive incremental sales and encourage brand loyalty.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Carla kind of just navigated herself in the pick and rolls.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
This town is home to the fishing village of Menemsha (the Menemsha Fish Market is a great place to try lobster rolls, chowder, and other local fare), as well as the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival every March.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Expect the Sushi Lounge to offer classic and familiar rolls, including California, Rainbow, tuna, and salmon rolls.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Cameras rolls this fall in the UK and Greece.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Mix and top the cinnamon rolls with the mixture.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Take a good look at Bootes now because as September rolls into October, Arcturus and Bootes will start out the evening lower and lower in the western sky.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Give your cinnamon rolls a nostalgic twist with flavor of classic banana bread.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
In selfie mode, the 43-year-old rolls her eyes in jest and tries her hardest to smile.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From Anchorage, the Denali Star rolls through a couple of urban stops before entering the backcountry.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Look forward to Creekstone steaks finished with a red wine demi, seafood that nods to the coast, and starters like Parker House rolls with black pepper honey that hit the table warm.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Fresh beignets and cinnamon rolls are available all day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
At the same time, lawmakers had capped the agency’s administrative funding just as tens of millions of Baby Boomers were aging into retirement, exploding Social Security’s rolls.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Chef’s specialties include cast iron cinnamon rolls and ancho chile ceasar salad, alongside oysters on the half shell and shallot shrimp grits.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove pan of rolls from oven; uncover and set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Papers paired with flower or pre-rolls can drive incremental sales and encourage brand loyalty.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Carla kind of just navigated herself in the pick and rolls.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
This town is home to the fishing village of Menemsha (the Menemsha Fish Market is a great place to try lobster rolls, chowder, and other local fare), as well as the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival every March.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
Expect the Sushi Lounge to offer classic and familiar rolls, including California, Rainbow, tuna, and salmon rolls.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
Verb
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The appeal rounds off a history of volatility surrounding the law since its debut on the House floor in early 2024.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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This summer rounds out with one more celestial moonwalk, which promises to shake up our lives — but in a fun and exciting way.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Sep. 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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When a military convoy rumbles past, no one seems to notice.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are two key differences between the pairs, with the first being that the OG rocks a wraparound ankle strap, while the lookalike has a slingback design.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
9 Sep. 2025
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After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, a lack of suspects prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to team up with Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, a third gang member shows up, and Peaches (as well as the couple) are shot to death in a burglary that quickly turns into a homicidal scene with multiple bodies.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The United States holds the G20’s presidency in 2026 — a position that rotates among the 19 countries and the European Union, which make up the group.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, the team’s innovative solution rotates the printing platform, allowing powder to be deposited and fused continuously.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Akerman turns the youths’ judgmental sociology into a romantic rhapsody with a shot that glides forward, from a wide view of Michèle and Paul submerged in a crowd to a tight double closeup of the two kissing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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Curie’s clean deodorant nourishes and protects the skin with a moisturizing, non-greasy formula that glides on smoothly without residue or irritation.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Foxes use a variety of calls, including barks, howls, yaps, and growls.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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