1
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
The kitchen runs a very cool rotating culinary collaboration with chefs from Rome’s most avant-garde eateries, alongside pop-up events and live music nights.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Arrange pork chops on top of vegetables and continue to roast until pork registers 145 degrees and vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through roasting.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of paying for multiple streaming services simultaneously, consider rotating subscriptions monthly or seasonally.
—Karen Bennett, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead, a series of rotating guests will join Gannon in the booth.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Each episode will be hosted by rotating members of ENHYPEN.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Each treatment requires just three minutes, and the wand’s rotating head easily glides over the forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jawline and neck.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Experts suggest rotating your payment dates like a seasonal wardrobe.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The parent company are in active discussions with executives to backfill the rotating suite.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Arrange pork chops on top of vegetables and continue to roast until pork registers 145 degrees and vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through roasting.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead of paying for multiple streaming services simultaneously, consider rotating subscriptions monthly or seasonally.
—Karen Bennett, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead, a series of rotating guests will join Gannon in the booth.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Each episode will be hosted by rotating members of ENHYPEN.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Each treatment requires just three minutes, and the wand’s rotating head easily glides over the forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jawline and neck.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Experts suggest rotating your payment dates like a seasonal wardrobe.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The parent company are in active discussions with executives to backfill the rotating suite.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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It was recently formalized in a contract that provides continued access to NWI’s melt-spinning equipment and advanced processing facilities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keef spinning his designer wheels and only occasionally touching road.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Applications for that program will open monthly on a revolving basis beginning April 1, and close the next day, a tight window that city officials said is necessary because of overwhelming demand.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the Broadway production was presented on a huge, revolving set, this intimate black-box staging will focus on the language and storytelling in the script.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The key now is to foster stronger intracontinental dialogue—turning these events from mere entry points into active hubs of exchange among artists, institutions, and audiences.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bus stopped abruptly after a Baltimore Police Department vehicle cut off the bus while turning into a private parking lot on Edison Highway.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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To stack the deck further, and to spur their champion into action, the writers throw in a sinister trio of private-equity investors who might as well arrive twirling their mustaches.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The latest to join the ranks is nicotinamide mononucleotide—or NMN—a slightly tongue-twisting name that’s been popping up everywhere, especially within celebrity circles.—
Alex Vance,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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Before the words twisting in her mouth could emerge, a bespectacled cop materialized through the thin line of smoke, speeding past her, toward me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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After weeks of romance rumors swirling on social media, Batula and Wilson addressed the fan speculation in their joint Instagram statement.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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So much so, in fact, that rumors began swirling after the Bully leaks that Ye had been using AI to construct the album.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sound collected by a deer’s large, swiveling outer ears is funneled through small, conical ducts into these bulbous structures protecting the middle and inner ears.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Premier League side did take the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, Gudmundsson providing the delivery from the left and Longstaff controlling, swivelling and finishing superbly.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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