1
as in twirling
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
Some overseas investors have also been unloading government bonds and rotating into Japanese equities , driving its stock markets to fresh highs, analysts who spoke to CNBC noted.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Right across from Waverly Local, a new wine bar, Waverly Proper, offers vino-tastings and rotating pop-up events on weekends as well as yoga classes and other community gatherings during the week in the town’s old general store.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout Ford Field, there will be vegetarian offerings, rotating menu items and grab-and-go options.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The sneakers come in a rotating mix of classic and vibrant colorways, plus some animal-print options.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Think structured round-robins, rotating roles in meetings, or paired discussions before group sharing.
—Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Working in batches if needed, add corn in an even layer; cook, rotating occasionally, until browned all over, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The 90-seat Darling will offer up 12 dishes to its patrons, rotating each month depending on what produce, seafood, and meats are the freshest.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The Falcon is smart, too, using a free-rotating propeller to provide improved maneuverability and handling.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Right across from Waverly Local, a new wine bar, Waverly Proper, offers vino-tastings and rotating pop-up events on weekends as well as yoga classes and other community gatherings during the week in the town’s old general store.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout Ford Field, there will be vegetarian offerings, rotating menu items and grab-and-go options.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The sneakers come in a rotating mix of classic and vibrant colorways, plus some animal-print options.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Think structured round-robins, rotating roles in meetings, or paired discussions before group sharing.
—Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Working in batches if needed, add corn in an even layer; cook, rotating occasionally, until browned all over, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The 90-seat Darling will offer up 12 dishes to its patrons, rotating each month depending on what produce, seafood, and meats are the freshest.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The Falcon is smart, too, using a free-rotating propeller to provide improved maneuverability and handling.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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On a recent summer evening, at the monthly Sunset & Salsa rooftop party, twirling couples filled the dance floor hours before the harsh sun finally set.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Mid-summer changes to United’s revolving credit facility indicated a switch in strategy, and there was a more aggressive approach in the market following a summit in Iceland between Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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That could be a two-tier shelf, plastic bins, a revolving lazy Susan organizer, plastic drawers, or whatever is most practical for you and your space.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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If only the series had more faith in its viewers to appreciate that vision without the unnecessary noise of a biker gang spinning its wheels.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two hurricanes are spinning in the Pacific Ocean, with Hurricane Kiko located more than 1,000 miles away from Hawaii and Hurricane Lorena potentially set to cause some trouble in northwestern Mexico.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Part sports-underdog biopic, part domestic-abuse-survivor’s tale, and a textbook example of why turning a true story into tony entertainment is a real tightrope walk, this drama has extremely recognizable beats.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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The other two possessions ended in a Jenkins interception and FIU turning the ball over on downs.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Visualizing the ropes of the nets twisting around the necks of these animals, slowly strangling, choking, running out of oxygen.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In the early 2000s, a vein of innovation was being mined by artists twisting folk traditions into new shapes (Sufjan Stevens’s whimsical orchestration, Animal Collective’s ghostly harmonizing, Joanna Newsom’s harp epics).—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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Trump not only addressed the rumors swirling about his death and health in the speech to his top allies, but also the controversial changes to the historic rose garden.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Thaksin’s hospital case Speculation is now swirling in Thailand that Thaksin may not return.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pair stood almost motionless in the middle of the road, ears swiveling, eyes calm but watchful.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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More and more companies are pivoting from routine, administrative, and repetitive work to activities that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Advertising is also pivoting away from newspapers to those same digital platforms.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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