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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
The works will be rotated throughout the galleries, allowing visitors to view them through a different lens.
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Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
After the snap, the defense rotated into a Tampa 2.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Students rotated through multiple horses a day and experienced everything from jumping and Western to liberty work and swimming in the lakes, producing confident, adaptable mounts and a tight‑knit community.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
In the prototype, the researchers also examined the mechanical stress as the device was rotated at high speeds.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
The stage was rotated 90 degrees this year, giving the production more room for various antics.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The foundation was a weekly video conference that rotated among the four former catchers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The outlet added the new mint flavor has replaced Costco’s chocolate soft serve for now, noting the retailer has previously rotated soft-serve flavors on its food court menus, which means this new flavor is likely limited edition.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Over time, Rathna rotated through multiple departments and logged more than 200 volunteer hours, far exceeding the program’s minimum requirement of 24 hours.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
After the snap, the defense rotated into a Tampa 2.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Students rotated through multiple horses a day and experienced everything from jumping and Western to liberty work and swimming in the lakes, producing confident, adaptable mounts and a tight‑knit community.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
In the prototype, the researchers also examined the mechanical stress as the device was rotated at high speeds.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
The stage was rotated 90 degrees this year, giving the production more room for various antics.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The foundation was a weekly video conference that rotated among the four former catchers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The outlet added the new mint flavor has replaced Costco’s chocolate soft serve for now, noting the retailer has previously rotated soft-serve flavors on its food court menus, which means this new flavor is likely limited edition.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Over time, Rathna rotated through multiple departments and logged more than 200 volunteer hours, far exceeding the program’s minimum requirement of 24 hours.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotated
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What looked like a Plum showcase during the first half gradually turned into a Mist surge as Stewart began asserting herself on both ends of the floor.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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City records going back to 2017, released to The Bee, in August show Karl Lysinger’s problems with the city revolved initially around his refusal to buy its water.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
18 Nov. 2025
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Beyond just apartments, the conversation in many races revolved — and diverged — around candidates’ attitudes toward growth in general.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Malkin turned around and swung his stick at Dahlin, hitting him in the neck and side of the head.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Roman Anthony had a monster of a homer the other night for Team USA in a World Baseball Classic tune-up, and Ceddanne Rafaela swung the bat well, too, though obviously with him consistency will be key.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Because of the gravitational influence of the Sun, and to a lesser extent Jupiter, on Earth’s daily rotation, Earth’s spin axis precesses, or moves in a circle, like a toy top spun on a table.—
Vahe Peroomian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pundit and podcaster has spun dozens of unfounded conspiracy theories since her rise from communications director at Charlie Kirk’s conservative youth group, Turning Point USA, to become a far-right digital force with a podcast audience of some 6 million.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sun Ra twirled, his arms and wrists as fluid as a showgirl’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Mae Speaker, of Portage, twirled on stage as Glinda from The Wizard of Oz.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Fritz reset and rolled through the decider 6–1.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain Saturday night at the World Baseball Classic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its lower jaw twisted outward from back to front.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tanyka’s lower jaw twisted outward from back to front.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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An hour didn’t allow for a nap, but the seats swiveled easily in multiple directions and felt generally comfy with the footrest up.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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The laser swiveled as its cameras followed the target.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rotated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotated. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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