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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
Much credit should go to the Valkyries, who rotated Burton, Gabby Williams, Kaitlyn Chen, Kaila Charles and others onto the Fever star during the 40-minute thriller.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Art pieces from local artists sourced by the William Campbell Gallery are rotated regularly inside each of the casitas and are available for purchase.
—Emily Holshouser
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
In team drills, Bryant and Crownover rotated at right tackle with veteran James Hudson positioned at left tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
During the last week of February, multiple varieties of lettuce were growing in rows of indoor hydroponic towers, each carefully tracked and rotated through a system that records planting dates, harvest times and yields.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Ebukam and Walker had packages together, too, while Zach Harrison and Cameron Thomas rotated as base defensive ends.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Institutional money has rotated hard into the name, and the price action shows it; up more than 130% year-to-date and more than 220% over the past 52 weeks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The Odyssey rotated southwest and into the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and the front of the motorcycle crashed into the front of the Odyssey.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
They were dealt a bonus when Alex Ferguson heavily rotated his side, who had been crowned Premier League champions the week before, for the Champions League final a few days later.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Art pieces from local artists sourced by the William Campbell Gallery are rotated regularly inside each of the casitas and are available for purchase.
—Emily Holshouser
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
In team drills, Bryant and Crownover rotated at right tackle with veteran James Hudson positioned at left tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
During the last week of February, multiple varieties of lettuce were growing in rows of indoor hydroponic towers, each carefully tracked and rotated through a system that records planting dates, harvest times and yields.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Ebukam and Walker had packages together, too, while Zach Harrison and Cameron Thomas rotated as base defensive ends.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Institutional money has rotated hard into the name, and the price action shows it; up more than 130% year-to-date and more than 220% over the past 52 weeks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 May 2026
The Odyssey rotated southwest and into the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and the front of the motorcycle crashed into the front of the Odyssey.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
They were dealt a bonus when Alex Ferguson heavily rotated his side, who had been crowned Premier League champions the week before, for the Champions League final a few days later.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotated
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In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort Bottled water comes from a well on site, food waste is turned into compost for the garden and the hotel works with local producers to reduce food miles as much as possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Leonard Cohen had a house there, one of 100 in the world that revolved on a motor.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rice swung at the first pitch from left-hander Noah Cameron, a four-seam fastball, to hit a triple that took an awkward bounce off the left field wall and scattered away from Royals left fielder Isaac Collins past the foul line.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The company has also swung its strategy widely, from an embrace of low-carbon business lines to a hard pivot back to oil and gas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Silencing Highlanders hitters Carson junior Isabella Campos effectively spun her curve ball and kept Granada Hills off balance.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The Barcelona moviehouse had been decorated for the occasion; the cryptic Scottish duo’s hexagonal logo was projected on the walls and spun on circular screens set into the ceiling.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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His voice fell across a silent rink as Lemieux and Bourne twirled in the spotlight.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Trojan’s starting pitcher Zach Ryan twirled a gem against the Indians allowing two unearned runs on five hits in six complete innings, but Ryan began to tire and walked Bodie Davis and Cole Koeninger to start the bottom of the seventh.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The ball rolled away from his grasp and Duran was safe at first as Texas had two runners on base against Royals starter Seth Lugo.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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One problem growers commonly encounter is twisted or curling tomato leaves.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Back in 2017, fellow Belgian David Goffin twisted his ankle on tarp at the back of a court at Roland Garros.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In the bond market, Treasury yields swiveled.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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When those minutes came, his head constantly swiveled in fear.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Rotated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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