Thesaurus results for ROTATE

rotate

verb

ˈrō-ˌtāt

Definition of rotate

as in to turn

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis rotate the mirror 180 degrees

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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 The spacecraft, named Link, was rotating on multiple axes, rendering it unable to maintain a reliable communications link with the ground and complicating efforts to arrest the spin. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Hecht — a fifth-round pick — has rotated with Nick Samac on the depth lines. — Mike Kaye july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Once Task Force Bastogne completes its border mission, the campus will remain a permanent fixture of Fort Bliss, accommodating rotating units for decades to come. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Painter is one of several pitchers who have rotated through the fifth spot this season. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rotate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotate

Verb

Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Each has turned that necessity into an experience, a product category and a marketing language the C-suite can deploy far beyond sport.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

The solar eclipse in Leo on August 12 could amount to a revolving cosmic doorway of sorts, one where important relationships both exit and enter as the curtains close and open again in the ongoing drama of your life.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Earnings out in August could be the catalyst that decides whether this flag revolves higher in the near term.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Definition of revolve

Verb

Contestants from around the world displayed their skills when the dance competition show first twirled onto screens on July 20, 2005, showing off their skills in wide-ranging genres, including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz and ballroom.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Before putting on the new colorway from her Syrn Playful collection, Sweeney showed off the inside of her trailer and twirled in place, revealing the revealing back of her white matching thong.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of twirl

Verb

Rather than a concert, Benton envisioned the evening as a community dance party featuring four veteran Kansas City DJs spinning classic funk, R&B and early hip-hop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Hurricanes are predicted to grow stronger and spin up faster, too, having a more damaging effect.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of spin

Verb

If the answer swings on how the question was phrased, the model is not measuring anything about the match.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Out in the clean air, this pointer swung away from the compass to aim at the plume’s edge, several seconds before the fly physically turned to head back.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of swing

Verb

As Smith read Colt’s writings, the teenager remained expressionless, sometimes gently rocking and twisting in his chair.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Alicia Keys has made braids, cornrows, and twists a signature part of her evolving beauty look throughout her career.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of twist

Verb

And with no disrespect to the Signature motorhome and its 2-in-1 hybrid bathroom and swiveling front lounge, the sliding bathroom of the Habiton camper van was arguably the pièce de résistance of that multi-vehicle effort.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Notice how often his head is swiveling, surveying the field over each shoulder.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Definition of swivel

Verb

Now, as fall camp ramps up ahead of the former NFL coach's second season, questions are again swirling about matters away from the field.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Drums banged, flags swirled in the air and a group of supporters cheered, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Brazilian midfielder.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026