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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2
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
Under the schedule requirements moving forward, each SEC team will play a 9-game conference schedule that will include 3 annual opponents and 6 rotating opponents.
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
The rotating seals — similar to those found in boat drive shafts — maintain integrity under pressure while allowing full mechanical function.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Fox Reality Check will have a rotating panel of guests, which this season will include Kelsey Darragh, Tyler Bender, Lindsey Shaw, Jake Clark, Tiahra Nelson, Hannah Kosh, Sam Sanders, Lauren Ashley Beck and more.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This has been a common rhythm for this market, rotating day by day between narrow and broad breadth days, keeping the index from even as much as a 3% pullback since May while alternately allowing for overheated groups to cool now and then.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The ministry had a rotating menu that featured kid-friendly fare such as burgers, chili and hotdogs.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
For the month of the activation, the public will be able to attend Friday night events at Gant House with a rotating program of music and art.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In 2018, Joseph was replaced by a rotating list of presenters, including Elle King, Nick Young and Machine Gun Kelly.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Matt McCoy and Samson Okunlola have been rotating at left guard.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
The rotating seals — similar to those found in boat drive shafts — maintain integrity under pressure while allowing full mechanical function.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Fox Reality Check will have a rotating panel of guests, which this season will include Kelsey Darragh, Tyler Bender, Lindsey Shaw, Jake Clark, Tiahra Nelson, Hannah Kosh, Sam Sanders, Lauren Ashley Beck and more.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This has been a common rhythm for this market, rotating day by day between narrow and broad breadth days, keeping the index from even as much as a 3% pullback since May while alternately allowing for overheated groups to cool now and then.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The ministry had a rotating menu that featured kid-friendly fare such as burgers, chili and hotdogs.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
For the month of the activation, the public will be able to attend Friday night events at Gant House with a rotating program of music and art.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
In 2018, Joseph was replaced by a rotating list of presenters, including Elle King, Nick Young and Machine Gun Kelly.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Matt McCoy and Samson Okunlola have been rotating at left guard.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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In sync with the dance theme and in a nod to the creative process, the presentation will recreate a dance competition, with models donning Moja Rowa pieces and number badges while twirling and gliding with headphones on — silent party mode.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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That includes Anya Singh as Aasmaan’s manager Sanya, Raghav Juyal as bestie Parvaiz, Manish Chaudhari as mustache-twirling studio executive Freddie Sodawallah, Manoj Pahwa as Aasmaan’s uncle Avtar, and Mona Singh and Vijayakant Kohli as his parents.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
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Traditionally, Sean Payton’s teams deploy a revolving personnel carousel that can leave opposing defensive coordinators dizzy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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The agency would have to direct $10 million from the Main Street Housing Rehabilitation revolving loan fund to the program.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Beyond Fever’s head-spinning commercial success, the band’s debut album was the most popular LP to come from the online MySpace era of pop-punk and emo music.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Beaches all along the Eastern seaboard will be plagued by life-threatening rip currents and large swells for much of next week because of Humberto spinning offshore and future Imelda.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the old madrasas, chefs staged feasts that reimagined traditional dishes, turning eating itself into performance.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Speed is a major factor in turning crashes deadly, but Bryson noted that the road commission designs roundabouts so traffic moves at 15-25 mph within the circle.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The incenses were twisting in the air, the different smokes braiding themselves like hair in Coraline’s gloved fingers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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For families, the massive pool, complete with twisting water slides and splash pads, is a major draw.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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As Priestly emerged to take her place on the front row, speculation immediately began swirling through the Dolce & Gabbana’s Metropole venue.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters say Humberto could pull Imelda to the east; could pull Imelda apart; could form one even larger storm; or in the rarest of possibilities, could engage in the Fujiwhara Effect swirling around a spot similar to what Philippe and Rina did in 2023.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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Initial pictures also show a pair of seat belts on the swiveling front-facing rear bench, so you there ought to be two sleeping berths to accommodate those two extra people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 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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The figures come as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gets ready to meet this week to discuss how to boost regional trade, and prepare a unified response to the US, with experts warning ASEAN nations may be pivoting toward Beijing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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While Ford is pivoting towards hybrids, other automakers like GM are trimming their workforce and slowing electric production.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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