Thesaurus results for ROTATING

rotating

verb

present participle of rotate

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 Smith has experimented with several rotating analysts through the years; at least three of them (Keyshawn Johnson, Smith and Shannon Sharpe) were let go. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Rather, currency will be extracted that can be used either to upgrade Vault Breaker kits or abilities, or it can be used to purchase rotating store items that can be used in any mode, including the normal extraction modes. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Every hour, for eight hours a day, a performer in a rotating cast climbs a rope hanging from the bell, flips herself upside down inside it, and acts as a Boschian clapper, using the force of her body and a heavy metal belt. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Thin cookies unveiled on Crumbl's weekly menu Crumbl is known for rotating its menu offerings each week. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars — the ultra-dense remnants left behind when massive stars explode as supernovas. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026 To go with the vibe of the handmade art, the couple decided on small rotating flavors of coffee and matcha. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 By contrast, a forward sprinkler is more like a rotating rocket, with jets shooting out of its arms. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Over the weekend, the office of Mayor Kevin McCarty and the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment announced free admission to eight city pools throughout the week on a rotating schedule. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

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What 'Managing' Executive Reputation Actually Means Managing your reputation as an executive doesn't mean spinning a narrative.

— Darius Fisher, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
For the four-year period between 2023 and 2026, culminating in a money-spinning World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, FIFA projected $13billion in revenues (subsequently updating its projections to $15bn).

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of spinning

Verb

Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Charlotte’s newest revolving sushi bar is poised to open later this week.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of revolving

Verb

That starts early, with Lily accusing Sam of turning her and Zac into an all-Asian team to compete against the whites.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
While these signings rarely generate major headlines immediately, the Dodgers have developed a reputation for turning under-the-radar acquisitions into legitimate prospects.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of turning

Verb

As Smith read Colt’s writings, the teenager remained expressionless, sometimes gently rocking and twisting in his chair.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
A lot of this work is almost unreadable now, the pained efforts of young eggheads twisting themselves into rhetorical knots over the moral conundrums posed by real-world applications of Marxist principles.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026

Definition of twisting

Verb

Following that will not be straightforward and, in the short-term, Howe’s departure will do little to calm the angst which has been swirling around the club in recent weeks.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Way back in the spring of 2024, rumors began swirling that BMW was working on what would effectively be its equivalent of the G-Wagen or the Land Rover Range Rover.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

Definition of swirling

Verb

And with no disrespect to the Signature motorhome and its 2-in-1 hybrid bathroom and swiveling front lounge, the sliding bathroom of the Habiton camper van was arguably the pièce de résistance of that multi-vehicle effort.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Notice how often his head is swiveling, surveying the field over each shoulder.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Definition of swiveling

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