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as in spinning
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
rotate the mirror 180 degrees
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as in revolving
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 rotating
Local design is front and center in the lounge, including a rotating display of art and sculpture.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Other classics, both food and drink, will be rotating in and out throughout the summer-long gastronomic look back.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radar indicated that the storm was rotating.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Other boys names rotating through the top five rankings in recent years include Julian, Oliver and Santiago.
—Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
The collection, assembled by financier Édouard Carmignac since 2000 and spanning Warhol, Basquiat, Richter and beyond, is shown alongside a rotating temporary exhibition each season.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The energy is the main draw here, with a second-story bar and lounge overlooking a stage where rousing live acts span rotating bands, live band karaoke, and late-night DJs every weekend.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The spice, when used alongside other smart measures, like spacing out your plants and rotating crops, can help prevent rust from blighting your flowers.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Farm to table has pushed restaurants toward seasonal, rotating menus that change based on what local producers are harvesting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Other classics, both food and drink, will be rotating in and out throughout the summer-long gastronomic look back.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Radar indicated that the storm was rotating.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Other boys names rotating through the top five rankings in recent years include Julian, Oliver and Santiago.
—Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
The collection, assembled by financier Édouard Carmignac since 2000 and spanning Warhol, Basquiat, Richter and beyond, is shown alongside a rotating temporary exhibition each season.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The energy is the main draw here, with a second-story bar and lounge overlooking a stage where rousing live acts span rotating bands, live band karaoke, and late-night DJs every weekend.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The spice, when used alongside other smart measures, like spacing out your plants and rotating crops, can help prevent rust from blighting your flowers.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Farm to table has pushed restaurants toward seasonal, rotating menus that change based on what local producers are harvesting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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Manager Dave Roberts played the role of DJ, spinning the Dodgers to their fourth consecutive victory and 11th in the team’s past 13 games.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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How could the world keep spinning when our government barely batted an eye at a teenager murdering 17 people in less than seven minutes in a school building?—
Zoe Weissman,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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It’s also given Peffer and Zack Tatar time to work on updating a new display for sponsor Broadway San Jose, which will replicate San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts with a revolving stage that shows a musical theater performance on one side and backstage chaos on the other.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Clarkson will be joined by fellow returning coach Adam Levine —making his return to the revolving red chairs as the reigning champion — and newcomer coaches Queen Latifah and country music singer Riley Green.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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But once Palace began turning the screw in the second half, the gulf in quality showed.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Trade timing & outlook UAL recently crossed above its 200-day moving average near $101, with both the 1-month and 6-month trends turning bullish.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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The mustache-twirling villain flees, both Half-ATs and full-on AT-AT Walkers come into play, and our hero and Grogu finish the job.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
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Press straight down to cut the dough, without twisting the cutter, to keep the layers intact.—
Terrence Hayes,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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As zero-proof drinks move from novelty to mainstream, understanding what’s swirling around in your glass matters more than ever.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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How the global media coverage swirling around the investigation will impact Mango remains to be seen.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Neal spends almost the full runtime in a swiveling seat on a high platform, hemmed in by computer equipment and spotlit in a focused area that emphasizes the claustrophobic conditions (lighting design by Garrett Bell).—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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And Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis (2022) dropped its kitschy, hip-swiveling subject into a delirious fever dream that at the very least made its messy screenplay interesting.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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