1
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
Fresh bombshells are constantly rotated in, each one causing a stir akin to a Presidential drive-by.
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Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
The food trucks featured are rotated weekly, and any vendor with a Long Beach health permit can apply for a spot.
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Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Tires should be inspected for wear and rotated regularly, usually at the same interval as oil changes.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Seventh-round offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa rotated with the first-team unit at right tackle during one OTA practice but largely worked with the reserves.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
Dee Winters has operated to his left in the formation while Shemar James has rotated in at both spots.
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Nick Harris
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
The series rotated hosts throughout its initial run from 1992 to 2008, and it was briefly revived in 2014.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Chipmakers — Several semiconductor companies rebounded after a sell-off Tuesday as investors rotated back to this year's winners.
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Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
The striking leg is fully extended, the trunk is rotated, the arm is thrown wide.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
The food trucks featured are rotated weekly, and any vendor with a Long Beach health permit can apply for a spot.
—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Tires should be inspected for wear and rotated regularly, usually at the same interval as oil changes.
—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Seventh-round offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa rotated with the first-team unit at right tackle during one OTA practice but largely worked with the reserves.
—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
Dee Winters has operated to his left in the formation while Shemar James has rotated in at both spots.
—
Nick Harris
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
The series rotated hosts throughout its initial run from 1992 to 2008, and it was briefly revived in 2014.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Chipmakers — Several semiconductor companies rebounded after a sell-off Tuesday as investors rotated back to this year's winners.
—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
The striking leg is fully extended, the trunk is rotated, the arm is thrown wide.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotated
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Within days of the pool being refilled in early June, the water had turned green and algae-clouded amid a heat wave in Washington, DC that saw temperatures reach 100 degrees.
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All the whistles, reviews and ejections turned the final period into an absolute marathon.
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Amid the bigger picture — of which there are many at the moment — Keshad Johnson stands as a reminder that this also is a time of year when the NBA’s small stuff has to be revolved.
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Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.
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Amid a challenging macroeconomic climate, American design furniture conglomerate MillerKnoll swung to a positive net earnings position in its fiscal fourth quarter.
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The Rays swung at his curveball and changeup, but the pitches didn’t generate many whiffs.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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The same material family as the water bottle in your gym bag, spun into thread and worn against your skin.
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Keith twirled the edges in his fingers and flipped the long part back and forth over his shoulder.
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Dancers in tennis skirts twirled around with rackets while breaking to move plants and shovel dirt.
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Argentina rolled to a 3-1 victory over Jordan despite Lionel Messi, the all-time leading scorer in the World Cup, sitting on the sidelines for the first hour of the match Saturday night at AT&T Stadium.
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Both found the center of the fairway with their drive, but Hovland’s approach shot stopped six feet from the hole and Scheffler’s rolled 25 feet away, off the green, forcing him to two-putt and finish the round at 3-under 67.
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The wife of friend Isaac Leonard Ellwood suggested that two wires twisted together would hold the nail in place better — and the inexpensive yet effective design stuck.
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The boardwalk was annihilated up and down the peninsula, crushed into pieces and twisted up like a wooden snake.
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In the bond market, Treasury yields swiveled.
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When those minutes came, his head constantly swiveled in fear.
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“Rotated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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