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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
Unforgotten offers a new mystery for each of its six (and counting) seasons while rotating through new detectives and supporting characters.
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Sheeran has a rotating core of opening acts, including Myles Smith, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe, and will run his stadium tour through cities including Nashville, Atlanta, Seattle and Denver before wrapping the North American leg in November.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Between two to four parks will screen each match, rotating across council districts so each neighborhood hosts seven celebrations during the tournament.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The restaurant is staffed largely by former refugees and asylum seekers, and its rotating menu reflects their own journeys, with dishes from Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The spectacle continues today at Wrigley Field with a rotating cast of celebrities, athletes and Chicago-area favorites taking a turn on the microphone.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The new Fast & Furious coaster will feature 360-degree rotating coaster vehicles designed to look like drifting race cars from the street racing film franchise that has earned $7 billion at the worldwide box office.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The Storm Prediction Center said a few supercells, rotating thunderstorms, could form ahead of the main line in Kansas, and the squall line could bow out with 60-80 mph winds and a brief tornado risk.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Sheeran has a rotating core of opening acts, including Myles Smith, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe, and will run his stadium tour through cities including Nashville, Atlanta, Seattle and Denver before wrapping the North American leg in November.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Between two to four parks will screen each match, rotating across council districts so each neighborhood hosts seven celebrations during the tournament.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The restaurant is staffed largely by former refugees and asylum seekers, and its rotating menu reflects their own journeys, with dishes from Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The spectacle continues today at Wrigley Field with a rotating cast of celebrities, athletes and Chicago-area favorites taking a turn on the microphone.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The new Fast & Furious coaster will feature 360-degree rotating coaster vehicles designed to look like drifting race cars from the street racing film franchise that has earned $7 billion at the worldwide box office.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
The Storm Prediction Center said a few supercells, rotating thunderstorms, could form ahead of the main line in Kansas, and the squall line could bow out with 60-80 mph winds and a brief tornado risk.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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But there’s never any intention of protecting somebody, or spinning it in a certain way.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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And for those who don't own a home — or who prefer not to borrow against it — personal loans can provide a more affordable alternative to revolving credit card debt, particularly for borrowers with strong credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Instead of getting a lump sum, a HELOC offers a revolving line of credit that can be used as needed during a borrowing period, usually five to 10 years.—
Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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For the tournament, FIFA has introduced a three-minute hydration break in each half, effectively turning the game into four quarters.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Witnesses saw the plane struggle to gain altitude before turning left, stalling and falling to the ground.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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On any other man, this level of villainy could be mustache-twirling and cartoonish.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 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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Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Rumors then began swirling that Wilde and Pugh clashed on set over creative differences.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Some other great ways to use it include thinning it with lemon juice and water for a salad dressing, drizzling it over roasted cauliflower or sweet potato, swirling it into a savory oatmeal, or using it as the base for noodle sauces.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
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To enable long-term target observation, the drone is equipped with a 360-degree swiveling nose gimbal that provides frontline forces with comprehensive situational awareness.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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But not every single Leatherman plier tool has taken on the ubiquitous X-like form with plier teeth emerging simultaneously from split swiveling handles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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