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as in revolves
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 rotates
Others welcomed the update, noting that Costco frequently rotates items on its food court menu depending on demand and availability.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The waist rotates ±150°, while the head supports ±115° yaw and ±36° pitch.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Other players, such as defender Nolan Miller and backup goalkeeper Javier Otero, could also make the starting eleven as Perelman rotates the roster to keep his squad healthy on a quick turnaround.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
This feeder changes that thanks to the seed shield at the base that rotates closed when activated by a squirrel’s weight.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.
—Ken Dychtwald, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The former is a Trattoria-style Italian restaurant named after Viking founder Torstein Hagen’s good pal Manfredi Lefebvre; the latter is a set five-course menu that rotates every few days.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s also a billiards room and a full bar (with a tasty cocktail menu that rotates twice a year).
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The waist rotates ±150°, while the head supports ±115° yaw and ±36° pitch.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Other players, such as defender Nolan Miller and backup goalkeeper Javier Otero, could also make the starting eleven as Perelman rotates the roster to keep his squad healthy on a quick turnaround.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
This feeder changes that thanks to the seed shield at the base that rotates closed when activated by a squirrel’s weight.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.
—Ken Dychtwald, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The former is a Trattoria-style Italian restaurant named after Viking founder Torstein Hagen’s good pal Manfredi Lefebvre; the latter is a set five-course menu that rotates every few days.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s also a billiards room and a full bar (with a tasty cocktail menu that rotates twice a year).
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotates
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With the highest peaks running in a chain along the east side of the island, Sardinia resolutely turns its back to the mainland.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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The retailer’s latest edit turns the spotlight on Leset, the beloved label known for its effortlessly cool wardrobe staples.—
Irina Grechko,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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The moving drama revolves on a young boy, the film’s titular character, who escapes the bombing of his southern Iranian village in which his family is killed.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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When the stage revolves late in the play to display Susan’s opulent digs the pale shades of whites and golds almost hurt our eyes.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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The arrests of nine people on the bridge — along with two rally organizers a couple days earlier — capped a two-month operation to track down dirt bike and ATV riders suspected of traveling in packs for sideshows and spins across the Bay Area, said Oakland police Chief Jim Beere.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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From May to November, Saturday Night Lights brings show jumping under the lights, with knock-out rounds, live music, and a family-friendly carnival atmosphere of pony rides, hobby horsing, face painting, and carousel spins.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shauna Martel, a teaching assistant at the Osher Map Library twirls a massive globe around and points to Australia.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
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The pendulum always swings in Minnesota.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The public discussion still swings between utopian promise and apocalyptic dread.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Alison swivels her head towards Kyle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Easy to stash in a purse or beach bag, the stick swivels up so no sharpening is required—nor is a brush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cruise the 17-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, which twists and turns to resemble a pumpkin vine.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Protein folding is the process by which the chain twists into a precise three-dimensional shape, and that final shape determines what the protein actually does.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mazin’s script is shakiest when the action pivots to the village.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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But as the world pivots toward more sustainable sources of energy, a new geopolitical order will emerge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rotates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotates. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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