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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
Bake tart on baking sheet, rotating front to back halfway through, until almonds and crust are deep golden brown, 45–55 minutes.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Currently, Lawrence seems to be rotating through a select number of winter outerwear, highly favoring a butter yellow robe coat and cropped leopard faux fur jacket by Jacquemus.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2026
In simplified terms, polar vortexes are walls of rotating air that essentially trap cold air around the polar regions.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Voltaire, a former government minister, had previously dismissed Prime Minister Garry Conille in November 2024 during his tenure as head of the council’s rotating presidency.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
To serve this seemingly insatiable market, Karman has developed a rotating compressor that spins at 30,000 revolutions per minute — nearly 10 times faster than traditional compressors — to move heat.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Proper storage, buying realistic quantities, and rotating pantry items so older products are used first can all help extend quality.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Currently, Lawrence seems to be rotating through a select number of winter outerwear, highly favoring a butter yellow robe coat and cropped leopard faux fur jacket by Jacquemus.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2026
In simplified terms, polar vortexes are walls of rotating air that essentially trap cold air around the polar regions.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Voltaire, a former government minister, had previously dismissed Prime Minister Garry Conille in November 2024 during his tenure as head of the council’s rotating presidency.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
To serve this seemingly insatiable market, Karman has developed a rotating compressor that spins at 30,000 revolutions per minute — nearly 10 times faster than traditional compressors — to move heat.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Proper storage, buying realistic quantities, and rotating pantry items so older products are used first can all help extend quality.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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The buildings are packed with head-spinning amounts of material (OpenAI says the fiber-optic cable in its Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas, could circle the Earth 16 times) and designed from the ground up for AI.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bainbridge spent about a year spinning her wheels.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a revolving cast of characters, like musical theater snob Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale), her pianist brother Ryan (Lucas Grabeel), and Troy’s puppy-dog-esque best friend Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu), all with varying levels of excitement about Troy’s sudden interest in arpeggio scales.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2026
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There’s no revolving bookshelf in place just yet.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
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All lighting on the Chief Vintage is LED, and the adaptive headlight can peek into corners while turning.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Google is rolling out major updates to Gemini in Chrome, turning the browser into an AI-powered assistant designed to help users multitask, browse faster, and complete complex online tasks with less effort.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The trailer opens with the ominous tones on Also sprach Zarathustra and an image of a Presley nervously twirling his ring and tapping his foot.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2025
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There was the six-member step team, two girls twirling flags and three more spinning rings.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Or maybe you'll be best suited by the moody, rocky shores of Central and Northern Cali, landscapes of twisting cypress trees and foggy-grey skies.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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To shovel safely, use ergonomic tools, take breaks, lift with your legs, and avoid twisting your body.—
Manahil Ahmad,
The Providence Journal,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cook, swirling skillet occasionally and reducing heat if browning too quickly or if oil is smoking, until deep golden brown underneath, about 5 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the Chiefs’ offseason got off to an earlier-than-normal start, Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending ACL injury and the uncertainty swirling around Travis Kelce’s future are being closely watched in Kansas City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Combined with the swiveling dining table, the setup allows several digital nomads to comfortably clack away on their keyboards at the same time – no banging elbows or rubbing knees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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One of the most consequential artists of her generation, Selena revolutionized Latin music with her tejano twist on norteño music and hip-swiveling techno-cumbias that showcased her versatility.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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