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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
The menu rotates about twice a season.
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Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
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Over the course of the show, their survival relationship turns into a strange, human relationship.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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McConnell, who turns 37 next month, was officially introduced as the 28th head coach in Saint Mary’s history on Wednesday, succeeding Bennett, who left the school after 25 years to become Arizona State’s next head coach.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 28-year-old is loquacious and engaging, the ideal traits for someone around whom a team revolves.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The antiproton trap contains a magnetic field that spins the antiparticles in a circle, suspending them in space.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Kosakowski, United States, 2025 A circus clown celebrating his birthday alone receives a mysterious gift box harboring an antique zoetrope that spins his world into mayhem.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The gardening season, after all, swings into full gear for all the tender plants after the last frost.—
Seth Jacobson,
The Providence Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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The West Side’s 16th District, which swings from Cicero, Lyons and Riverside up through Melrose Park, features a three-way race steeped in tangled histories.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Founder James van Geelen said persistently high energy prices risk weighing on consumers and corporate earnings, creating a backdrop where stocks struggle even as the Federal Reserve eventually pivots toward rate cuts.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Rotates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotates. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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