1
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rotates
The collar rotates 360 degrees and uses a thumb screw to set it and lock it into place.
—
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Every star and constellation rises in the east and sets in the west because Earth rotates west to east on its axis.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
That does a remarkable job at shooting steady, stabilized video, even as the phone itself shakes or rotates dramatically.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
The beneficiary group rotates between the city’s police, fire rescue, lifeguards and park rangers.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The work rotates and evolves, so even repeat visitors see something different.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
In a Monday note, Stifel strategist Barry Bannister wrote that investors may not be cautious enough as the market rotates out of large-cap growth stocks into their value counterparts.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Atkin rotates uphill, alley oop, in the opposite direction to the natural flow of the pipe, and spins 540 degrees (one and a half rotations) before finishing with a mute grab.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Each tray rotates quickly as customers move through the store, many stopping at the bakery before continuing their grocery shopping.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Every star and constellation rises in the east and sets in the west because Earth rotates west to east on its axis.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
That does a remarkable job at shooting steady, stabilized video, even as the phone itself shakes or rotates dramatically.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
The beneficiary group rotates between the city’s police, fire rescue, lifeguards and park rangers.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The work rotates and evolves, so even repeat visitors see something different.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
In a Monday note, Stifel strategist Barry Bannister wrote that investors may not be cautious enough as the market rotates out of large-cap growth stocks into their value counterparts.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Atkin rotates uphill, alley oop, in the opposite direction to the natural flow of the pipe, and spins 540 degrees (one and a half rotations) before finishing with a mute grab.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Each tray rotates quickly as customers move through the store, many stopping at the bakery before continuing their grocery shopping.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotates
Verb
-
Only one thing visually turns me off—the XRT PRO badge on the back.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
His latest work, which is set, and shot, in a remote Turkish mountain village, revolves on a land dispute rooted in the conflict over rights for Turkey’s Kurdish minority.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The vases also reflect his perspective that design should slow down and allow consumers to hold onto items for longer than the fashion cycle typically revolves today.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Earth spins on its axis, which runs from the South Pole through the center of the Earth to the North Pole, once a day.—
Vahe Peroomian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
-
There are as many flavor profiles for chicken salad as there are kitchens in the South, and this one is one of our favorite springtime spins on the classic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
The next big weather maker swings through the area on Tuesday, causing the chance of severe weather.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
-
While the materiality swings largely, from resin to beech, the consistency of the tones gives an orderly look to the home which is very important for small spaces.—
Giada Storelli,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Alison swivels her head towards Kyle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Villain twists, though, unsettle the viewers.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This gradually pivots the narrative toward the possible culprits in the form of the Jewish Defense League (JDL), an organization in Europe and North America branded a right-wing terrorist group by the FBI.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
-
The closures come as Amazon pivots its focus to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Markets in the next few years, the company said in a news release.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rotates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotates. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
