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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
But Western brands often treat the zodiac like a rotating visual gimmick — 12 animals, 12 years, rinse and repeat.
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Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Sixty-six volleyball courts laid out on the second floor of the convention center had simultaneous matches constantly rotating as four extra courts were at a different part of the convention center across the street.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Pohlad, who went to Georgia to meet with Byron Buxton and California to talk to Joe Ryan, has also recently been tapping into the knowledge of former players, including the rotating cast of television analysts.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Cover the pan and cook, undisturbed, rotating the pan every few minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the bottom of the rice is browned and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Your ribs wrap around your upper and mid-back and attach to your spine, providing a supportive, mobile framework for rotating and bending.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The property, constructed primarily of shipping containers and designed in colorful Art Deco style, doubles as a community space with a patio for live music, a vibrant rooftop, and rotating pop-up stores.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Sixty-six volleyball courts laid out on the second floor of the convention center had simultaneous matches constantly rotating as four extra courts were at a different part of the convention center across the street.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Pohlad, who went to Georgia to meet with Byron Buxton and California to talk to Joe Ryan, has also recently been tapping into the knowledge of former players, including the rotating cast of television analysts.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Cover the pan and cook, undisturbed, rotating the pan every few minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the bottom of the rice is browned and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Your ribs wrap around your upper and mid-back and attach to your spine, providing a supportive, mobile framework for rotating and bending.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
The property, constructed primarily of shipping containers and designed in colorful Art Deco style, doubles as a community space with a patio for live music, a vibrant rooftop, and rotating pop-up stores.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The museum hosts a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits on Schulz and his world-famous comic strip, allowing guests to interact with and explore pieces from the illustrator's 50-plus-year career.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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The crisp writing moves the story at nearly head-spinning pace.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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But this night wasn't just about spinning the most.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Without Champions League football in 2026-27, there is every chance United will have to borrow money to spend significantly and dip back into their revolving credit facility — essentially, a bank overdraft — which funded much of last summer’s £215million expenditure.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the positive side, there isn't too much panic on the credit side of the equation yet for the sector, according to one banker, with revolving lines of credit not yet being drawn.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Illinois bolted an early 15-3 lead as USC stumbled out of the gate, turning the ball over four times in the first six minutes and missing seven of its first eight shots.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Consider pausing a debate, rescheduling an extra meeting, or turning a workout into a quiet walk, because solitude restores your energy and lets new ideas surface.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Venus, planet of connection, is twirling into your sociable 11th house, enhancing group ties and reminding your independent heart to welcome supportive networks.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chuky said, twirling a thick finger at Adi’s rifle.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Reaching backward or twisting around other people to grab a bag is awkward and strains muscles.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the rest of us are left twisting in the wind.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Giancarlo Stanton didn’t have much to say Tuesday with reports swirling that Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, planned to abruptly announce his resignation.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 1955, Universal arranged for closeted gay heartthrob Rock Hudson to be married off to his agent’s secretary amid swirling speculation about his sexuality.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two Lagun tables set up for meals and laptop work, swiveling to different seating positions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of the most consequential artists of her generation, Selena revolutionized Latin music with her tejano twist on norteño music and hip-swiveling techno-cumbias that showcased her versatility.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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