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as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center
with mirrors on three sides, she rotated all around to see how the dress looked on her
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Recent Examples of rotate
French center Iliana Rupert figures to see more time at center, rotating with starter Temi Fágbénlé.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
From that point on, the Giants had to rotate through quarterbacks.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Since its debut on Sept. 1, 1991, E! News has featured a rotating lineup of hosts, delivering pop culture updates to audiences around the world.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 July 2025
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
From that point on, the Giants had to rotate through quarterbacks.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Since its debut on Sept. 1, 1991, E! News has featured a rotating lineup of hosts, delivering pop culture updates to audiences around the world.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotate
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Blending wit with emotional depth, Foreign Tongue turns a rare medical anomaly into a surreal, genre-defying reflection on identity, perception, and cultural belonging.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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But if this fight doesn’t happen soon, whispers could easily turn into outright claims.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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With minimum salaries starting at $66,000, WNBA players generate the bulk of their income through endorsement deals and partnerships that can revolve entirely around online campaigns.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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The components of Connecticut’s plan include a revolving loan fund for solar systems, energy storage, and enabling upgrades for multifamily affordable housing through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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Consider the reign of the ballet flat—still twirling its way down runways from Ferragamo to JW Anderson to, of course, Simone Rocha.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 July 2025
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Photos show the bride twirling in her voluminous dress, and Kate's sister Mickey shared some footage of her getting-ready process on her own Instagram account.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Eovaldi, a former Yankee, spun a gem in Texas, allowing just one hit while walking none and striking out six over eight scoreless innings and 98 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Again immersing the viewer in the uncanny environments of the small towns along the coast of Cornwall, Jenkin spins a sci-fi-tinged tale of dislocation and regeneration.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Warner Music Group swung to a net loss of $16 million in the third quarter after reporting net income of $141 million a year earlier.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company swung to a net income of $1.58 billion for the three months ended in June from a massive loss pushing $10 billion the year before.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Jeju Island, meanwhile, serves volcanic beauty—with its twisting lava tubes, Hallasan’s crater trails, and waterfalls tumbling into emerald pools.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The tracks led north and east now, angling and twisting through the timber, across ravines and small draws, avoiding parks and passes, heading generally into the wind.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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This clip-on light has an easily adjustable gooseneck that stays put, and the two swiveling light bars have seven LEDs each.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
29 July 2025
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The cab seats swivel around to create a four-person dining lounge, and the rear bench includes two seatbelts for carrying a total of four occupants when driving.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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Warm magnolia, Bulgarian rose, tangerine, and musk swirl into a skin-hugging composition that’s sultry, subtle, and undeniably chic—just like the icon herself.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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As summer winds down and whispers of fall and the coming year begin to swirl, our thoughts naturally turn to what 2026 might bring.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Rotate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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