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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
Twelve of the 19 members of the Fed’s rate-setting committee have a vote, including all seven members of the board of governors, the president of the New York Fed, and a rotating group of four presidents from the regional Fed banks.
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Galleries featuring emerging artists, a rotating list of artists-in-residence, as well as a program offering semester-long sabbaticals, were also on the docket for the unfulfilled project.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
The CT scanner rotates an x-ray source around the bag, capturing an image roughly every half-degree.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Crews rotated in and out of the cold conditions.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Galleries featuring emerging artists, a rotating list of artists-in-residence, as well as a program offering semester-long sabbaticals, were also on the docket for the unfulfilled project.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
The CT scanner rotates an x-ray source around the bag, capturing an image roughly every half-degree.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Crews rotated in and out of the cold conditions.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotate
Verb
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Michelle Williams turned heads in a sheer black gown that featured a structured bodice with delicate straps and a dramatic black tulle train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Newsom appears to be trying a more aggressive strategy that his team hopes can work to turn negative stories to his advantage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a revolving cast of characters, like musical theater snob Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale), her pianist brother Ryan (Lucas Grabeel), and Troy’s puppy-dog-esque best friend Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu), all with varying levels of excitement about Troy’s sudden interest in arpeggio scales.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2026
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There’s no revolving bookshelf in place just yet.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
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As soon as the referee called Wildcats ball, Karaban started twirling his finger, begging his bench for a review.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Chuky said, twirling a thick finger at Adi’s rifle.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The facility outside the city of Isfahan was mainly known for producing the uranium gas that is fed into centrifuges to be spun and purified.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Recently, scientists discovered the fastest-spinning large asteroid in the solar system.—
January 31,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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After the automatic front doors swing guests into the lobby, an ironwork chandelier, olive-green velour curtains, and a humming fireplace dress the Hotel Chelsea in a confidently maximalist wardrobe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bend your knees slightly and swing the kettlebell back between your legs.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Restoring mid-back rotation reduces strain on the lower back, which is built for stability, not twisting.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The backstory Faena New York occupies the East Tower of One High Line—a sculptural work by Bjarke Ingels Group whose twisting geometric design catches sunlight like a prism.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Combined with the swiveling dining table, the setup allows several digital nomads to comfortably clack away on their keyboards at the same time – no banging elbows or rubbing knees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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The wheels swivel and can lock in place, while the cart can hold a total of 124 pounds.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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By the time Aubry came back for season 38, her head was swirling from her time in the reality television bubble, and her psyche was ready to burst.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this week, news reports swirled that the local business would be closing its doors and shutting down popcorn production.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Rotate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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