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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
CBS News, 7 June 2026
If someone already uses a wheelchair, the home may already work well for a robot that rolls.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect the employment rolls to show that just 80,000 jobs were added during the month, which would mark a notch step down from the average of 150,000 over the prior two months, including 115,000 in April.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The telescopic handle is widened for grip, and the wheels are enlarged and made from shock-absorbent material that rolls quietly.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Remarkably soft, moist, and fluffy, these rolls pack enough flavor to be satisfying on their own—especially since the mashed potatoes lend an extra layer of seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Statewide distribution rolls through WOW Spirits, with Texas leading and Florida, California, and Arizona next, prioritized by RTD market opportunity.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
To him, every single robotic box that rolls off the assembly line represents a tangible step toward a completely staffless retail economy.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
There is a name at the top — and the list rolls on through possible alternatives.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Other unique menu items include caviar served with chips or chicken nuggets, a 42-ounce tomahawk steak and Parker House rolls accompanied by a beef tallow butter candle.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
While job gains have been largely concentrated in just a few sectors, layoffs also have been moderate, though some signs are building that artificial intelligence is having an impact on labor rolls.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
While Texas Roadhouse is known for its signature steaks and rolls, the restaurant has changed its menu over the years.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
But their growth has drawn opposition from neighbors and activists over concerns about their impact on the environment, utility infrastructure, the tax rolls, transparency and society itself.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Many factors could have shaped those changes, as households routinely come off and onto the SNAP rolls each month.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Jandel Crutchfield is only listed as owning the Cardinal Road home on the Tarrant County property tax rolls.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Other specialties include cronuts, cinnamon rolls and bear claws.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Verb
Video from the storm showed rain and wind that reached speeds of 40 mph tearing up a tent, with one person flying through the air while trying to hold it down as another person rolls uncontrollably down a hill.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
If someone already uses a wheelchair, the home may already work well for a robot that rolls.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect the employment rolls to show that just 80,000 jobs were added during the month, which would mark a notch step down from the average of 150,000 over the prior two months, including 115,000 in April.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The telescopic handle is widened for grip, and the wheels are enlarged and made from shock-absorbent material that rolls quietly.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Remarkably soft, moist, and fluffy, these rolls pack enough flavor to be satisfying on their own—especially since the mashed potatoes lend an extra layer of seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Statewide distribution rolls through WOW Spirits, with Texas leading and Florida, California, and Arizona next, prioritized by RTD market opportunity.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
To him, every single robotic box that rolls off the assembly line represents a tangible step toward a completely staffless retail economy.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
There is a name at the top — and the list rolls on through possible alternatives.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
And speaking of lobster rolls, Perkins Cove’s Lobster Shack has some of the freshest around and is also known for its traditional clam chowder.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Other unique menu items include caviar served with chips or chicken nuggets, a 42-ounce tomahawk steak and Parker House rolls accompanied by a beef tallow butter candle.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
While job gains have been largely concentrated in just a few sectors, layoffs also have been moderate, though some signs are building that artificial intelligence is having an impact on labor rolls.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
While Texas Roadhouse is known for its signature steaks and rolls, the restaurant has changed its menu over the years.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
But their growth has drawn opposition from neighbors and activists over concerns about their impact on the environment, utility infrastructure, the tax rolls, transparency and society itself.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Many factors could have shaped those changes, as households routinely come off and onto the SNAP rolls each month.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Jandel Crutchfield is only listed as owning the Cardinal Road home on the Tarrant County property tax rolls.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Other specialties include cronuts, cinnamon rolls and bear claws.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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France’s Massif Central rounds out the European picks with dormant volcanoes, deep river gorges and lush plateaus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Beyond those features, the Captain's Crunch rounds out its list of 11 functions with regular pliers, standard and hard wire cutters integrated into the plier assembly, a wire stripper below on the swing arm between handles, and a pin vise function at the tips of the pliers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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The volcano rumbles at predictable intervals, a low groan like a thunderstorm a few valleys over.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Inside the nearly empty Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA last Monday afternoon, the air rumbles and judders and roars like a B-52 engine readying for takeoff.—
Erik Pedersen,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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And finally… ▶️ Explosion rocks fireworks factory Video captured the dramatic moment a fireworks factory erupted in Malta on Monday.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Kristin Cavallari rocks the runway for Shop Resa x Uncommon James during Miami Swim Week on May 28.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Your optimism helps others stay open, while your curiosity quickly finds the tweak that turns tension into teamwork.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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But perhaps most controversial is how the update will affect the program’s multibillion-dollar revenue, which flows into the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund each year and is distributed to various programs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The streets are worse, the parks are underfunded, code enforcement is slower, and city investment consistently flows to other parts of town.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In addition to its signature chocolate and vanilla custard, guests can also try the Flavor of the Day, which rotates regularly, apart from the beloved Wedding Cake Wednesday that frequently makes an appearance.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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In the warmer months, don’t skip a ride on The Morgan, Sagamore’s cruising vessel that glides around Lake George.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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With a blend of peptides, olive oil, and vitamin E, this pencil glides on without any dragging or pilling.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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The federal lawsuit filed last November and amended in March lists as its defendants Proctor; MSP Sgt.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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My mother’s course of study probably furnished them both with lists of novels and critical texts to spend their days with.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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