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Recent Examples of rotary
Other memorable relics found include two operating rotary hook style phones, old furniture, and wood reservoir tub with pull chain.
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La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Lee said engineering tests completed over the summer certified that the rotary actuators used to steer Perseverance's wheels can operate optimally for at least another 37 miles (60 kilometers).
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
When making applications, use a rotary or drop spreader for even distribution.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
The system ships with two wireless pads that keep the hallmark rotary dial and numeric keypad, maintaining the original design, even if thumbsticks would work a little better.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Lee said engineering tests completed over the summer certified that the rotary actuators used to steer Perseverance's wheels can operate optimally for at least another 37 miles (60 kilometers).
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
When making applications, use a rotary or drop spreader for even distribution.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
The system ships with two wireless pads that keep the hallmark rotary dial and numeric keypad, maintaining the original design, even if thumbsticks would work a little better.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotary
Noun
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The contractor also will build a roundabout at Bailey Road/Poole Place Drive/Bailey Road Extension, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Since then, contractors have pushed to start work on the roundabout.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The traffic circle on Tyler Street near the Bishop Arts area has been the scene of several crashes.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The 14-acre site is on the south side of U.S. 287, not far from the traffic circle at the exit ramps.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Shawnee Mission Parkway and Interstate 35 interchange sees almost 40,000 vehicles per day, and its traffic has been increasing annually, according to Merriam Public Works Director Celia Kumke.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The interchange, which will connect Whitelock Parkway in south Elk Grove with the freeway, is intended to relieve traffic congestion as the city grows, according to a staff report presented at a City Council meeting Wednesday.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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To avoid traffic jams, the avenues that connect each sector of the city were designed without intersections; instead, the intersections have cloverleaf interchanges.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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How precious are these cloverleaf rolls?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s why our testers—spanning a wide range of skin types, ages, and skin concerns—have spent months determining which products actually deliver on their fine-line-smoothing and dark-circle-erasing promises.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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In small groups or large ones, your steady voice can guide everyone (whether this is a professional team or your personal circle) through any necessary pivots.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Rotary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotary. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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