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as in turned
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 revolved
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 rotated
Williams connected with rookie wide receiver Luther Burden for a 27-yard gain on a comeback route against rookie cornerback Korie Black, who rotated with Deonte Banks throughout the game.
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The Patriots have rotated their linebackers next to Robert Spillane all season with Elliss, Jack Gibbens, Marte Mapu and Jahlani Tavai all seeing snaps.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Fifteen of those combinations rotated in for a single play.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Original Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut (seasonal) Four new doughnuts will also be rotated in on a seasonal basis, the chain said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The motions of the stars also exhibited a similar 24 hour period, as though the heavenly canopy rotated throughout the night.
—Big Think, 30 Oct. 2025
The eruption occurred just after the active region had rotated beyond the sun's western limb, out of direct view from Earth and the weather satellites that monitor solar activity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Their presentations rotated throughout the week.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Ethan Bonner, who had rotated with Jones the previous two weeks, played only two defensive snaps.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The Patriots have rotated their linebackers next to Robert Spillane all season with Elliss, Jack Gibbens, Marte Mapu and Jahlani Tavai all seeing snaps.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Fifteen of those combinations rotated in for a single play.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Original Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut (seasonal) Four new doughnuts will also be rotated in on a seasonal basis, the chain said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The motions of the stars also exhibited a similar 24 hour period, as though the heavenly canopy rotated throughout the night.
—Big Think, 30 Oct. 2025
The eruption occurred just after the active region had rotated beyond the sun's western limb, out of direct view from Earth and the weather satellites that monitor solar activity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Their presentations rotated throughout the week.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Ethan Bonner, who had rotated with Jones the previous two weeks, played only two defensive snaps.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotated
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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During every storm, a sunspot had revolved into position near the apparent center of the solar surface, like the turret of a battleship lining up its target.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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In Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Entertainers tend to bend memory to their advantage; Margolick, contemptuous of myth, straightens the record, especially the legends spun by Mel Brooks, Caesar’s protégé.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shaw spun away and angled a low far-post shot past Lorena, tilting the game toward the visiting team.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair twirled together onstage before Karagach, 32, stepped in to finish the contemporary routine.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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But what really piqued our interest was the silver suitcase the singer rolled behind her.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cavalry midfielder Fraser Aird, who spent five seasons with Rangers in Scotland, opened the scoring with a penalty goal that rolled through the snow and into the back of Atletico’s goal in the 33rd minute.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Others said preachers twisted scripture to silence them.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Late in the second half against the Cowboys, Surtain tried to wrap up Pickens and twisted 360 degrees while trying to bring the wideout down around his upper body.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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The seat can even be swiveled outward toward the door opening to make access easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney doubled over with laughter at the bit and so did the members of her group, including Braun, while many Laugh Factory guests swiveled their heads in her direction to gauge her reaction.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Rotated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotated. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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