Synonyms of rotates

rotates

verb

present tense third-person singular of rotate

1

as in turns

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

rotate the mirror 180 degrees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turns
• spins
• twirls
• swings
• swivels
• twists
• pivots
• revolves
• swirls
• whirls
• rolls
• wheels
• unscrews
• screws
• circulates
• winds
• coils
• reels
• cranks
• twiddles

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revolves
• spins
• turns
• twirls
• whirls
• rolls
• gyrates
• curls
• circles
• wheels
• twists
• curves
• pivots
• swirls
• coils
• pirouettes
• rings
• spirals
• circulates
• pinwheels
• encircles
• winds
• swivels
• orbits
• rounds
• twines

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rotates

The White House pool, which rotates daily, is composed of a small group of reporters given close face-to-face access to the president during events. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

This matter rotates in the same direction as the central young star, meaning planets that may emerge shuld also rotate in the same direction. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Within 45 seconds, all but the base slowly rotates and expands to disclose its true nature, a five-panel 4K MicroLED monument to form and function—the C Seed Bugatti N1 entertainment system. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

Kitchen starts in Missouri’s base package as a run defender on first and second down, but often rotates off the field in passing situations. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

The new Ryan Field rotates everything by 25 degrees to create a larger outdoor plaza area at each of its four corners. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Yet one explanation for the way the market rotates money from pocket to pocket rather than making outright progress is the fully committed positioning of the household investing sector. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The Commerce Gallery rotates exhibits monthly, drawing in artists from across Texas and beyond. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

With locations in two of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods, El Nogal and Quinta Camacho, Tropicalía works with small Colombian producers and rotates its coffees every three months or so. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026