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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
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Each completed humanoid robot rolls off the line roughly every 30 minutes, delivering about a 50 percent improvement in efficiency compared to traditional assembly methods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In the video, the dachshund is shown completely wrapped inside the sleeve of a dressing gown, his long and short body tightly cocooned as his owner frantically but gently rolls the fabric to release him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The name just kind of rolls off the tongue when your name's already Utley.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Now, as Michigan rolls into the Sweet 16 and a date with Alabama, Lendeborg is returning the favor as Raposo battles cancer.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The Ultra Music Festival merrily rolls along in its 26th year Friday through Sunday at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Waddle rolls into Dove Valley with a history of being a zone-buster.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The boy rolls backwards with the force of the shove, with his legs hanging above his head.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Try an alternative method with bird netting sold in rolls at garden centers.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Cabbage rolls look elegant—even in a 9x13 dish—and never disappoint.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunch fare includes sandwiches, paninis, rolls and salads.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Virkler said the most popular choice on the menu is the cinnamon rolls.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
These sugar buns are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls, except the cinnamon sugar is pressed onto the outsides of the buns.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs in both cases argue that the order violates the Constitution, which directly gives states and Congress the power to regulate federal elections and voter rolls.
—Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
But by signing this agreement, a state is effectively handing over the administration of its voter rolls to the federal government.
—John J. Martin, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Godley rolls into state semis, blanks Greenwood Godley scored 2 goals in the first 3 minutes of the match as the Wildcats blanked Midland Greenwood 3-0 in the Class 4A Division 2 Region 1 Final on Tuesday at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Each completed humanoid robot rolls off the line roughly every 30 minutes, delivering about a 50 percent improvement in efficiency compared to traditional assembly methods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In the video, the dachshund is shown completely wrapped inside the sleeve of a dressing gown, his long and short body tightly cocooned as his owner frantically but gently rolls the fabric to release him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The name just kind of rolls off the tongue when your name's already Utley.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Now, as Michigan rolls into the Sweet 16 and a date with Alabama, Lendeborg is returning the favor as Raposo battles cancer.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
The Ultra Music Festival merrily rolls along in its 26th year Friday through Sunday at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Waddle rolls into Dove Valley with a history of being a zone-buster.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The boy rolls backwards with the force of the shove, with his legs hanging above his head.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
Someone with an egg allergy eating the rolls could suffer anything from discomfort to death, depending on the severity of the allergy.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Try an alternative method with bird netting sold in rolls at garden centers.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Cabbage rolls look elegant—even in a 9x13 dish—and never disappoint.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Lunch fare includes sandwiches, paninis, rolls and salads.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Virkler said the most popular choice on the menu is the cinnamon rolls.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
These sugar buns are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls, except the cinnamon sugar is pressed onto the outsides of the buns.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs in both cases argue that the order violates the Constitution, which directly gives states and Congress the power to regulate federal elections and voter rolls.
—Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
But by signing this agreement, a state is effectively handing over the administration of its voter rolls to the federal government.
—John J. Martin, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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Ray Suen rounds out the sound with string arrangements performed on violin and viola.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Koch rounds out the crew as mission specialist.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The first one arrives after 10 this evening and will bring rain, and some storm rumbles to our area.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The whole mountain rumbles when an avalanche rolls off it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Flavor Flav rocks a red track suit sitting courtside at the Toronto Raptors versus the Celtics game in Boston on April 5.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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The revelation rocks the impending nuptials and causes Pattinson’s character Charlie to rethink everything.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Steady focus turns effort into visible progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways The TriZetto breach highlights how much personal health data flows through technology companies that most patients never see.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Gulf sits at the center of the new world economy — a hub for global finance, energy, trade, and capital flows that touch every major market on earth.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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His fan rotates to distribute the air in the room.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Organize your pantry supplies with this handy 2-tier bamboo turntable that rotates for easy access to all your everyday cooking essentials.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 Apr. 2026
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This makes less noise because the squeegee glides more smoothly across your windshield.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for compact rooms and overnight guests, the space-saving chair features an adjustable backrest and pull-out base that easily glides into place.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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The second and third outs were called third strikes, both of them initially balls before All-Star catcher Realmuto challenged through the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), or so called robot umpires, that will be used in the regular season for the first time this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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