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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
When the defense helps off the corners, Johnson will often be able to find Gordon or Braun for open looks there, or if the defense rotates up to cover those shooters, that should open up slot cuts for Jokic or Murray.
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Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The device rotates 360 degrees, also scanning vertically.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Users can also select zero-radius turn mode, which rotates the kayak in place in the direction of the single pedal pushed.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
This fixture rotates new products every month, offering a 90-day testing period.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Uranus has largely been defined by data gathered during Voyager 2’s flyby, but another, more detailed visit to the ice giant, which rotates on its side, is overdue to shed light on the planet’s atmospheric dynamics, complex magnetic field and what led to the creation of its extreme tilt and rings.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lunch menu also rotates, so keep an eye on their Instagram or Facebook for updates.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
In exchange, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 offers quasi-tablet functionality courtesy of a screen that rotates 360 degrees.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2025
The menu rotates with the seasons.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The device rotates 360 degrees, also scanning vertically.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Users can also select zero-radius turn mode, which rotates the kayak in place in the direction of the single pedal pushed.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
This fixture rotates new products every month, offering a 90-day testing period.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
Uranus has largely been defined by data gathered during Voyager 2’s flyby, but another, more detailed visit to the ice giant, which rotates on its side, is overdue to shed light on the planet’s atmospheric dynamics, complex magnetic field and what led to the creation of its extreme tilt and rings.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Their lunch menu also rotates, so keep an eye on their Instagram or Facebook for updates.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
In exchange, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 offers quasi-tablet functionality courtesy of a screen that rotates 360 degrees.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2025
The menu rotates with the seasons.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotates
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The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, a third gang member shows up, and Peaches (as well as the couple) are shot to death in a burglary that quickly turns into a homicidal scene with multiple bodies.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Performed from a third-person perspective, the perspective of the blues, Nourished by Time spins an old-fashioned yarn about a man working a restaurant job and writing ballads at night.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
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Uranus, the tilted ice giant that spins on its side and keeps scientists guessing.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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One lucky executive will soon take charge of the grandest park of them all when Disneyland swings open its doors on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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So what happens if a kid digs a hole in the 12-inch pile of wood chips underneath the playground in the outdoor area of my restaurant, and, an hour later, another child twists or even breaks an ankle?—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Steven reacts like a startled cat when Belly tells him, then pivots to comfort and action.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Surveillance video published last week by TMZ shows Kelsie lying on a bed and playing on her phone when Hood pivots from pacing to jumping on her and trying to choke her.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Rotates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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