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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours
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Recent Examples of rotation
The top position the Blue Jays need to upgrade is their starting rotation.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Hunter Dobbins’ return to the Boston Red Sox rotation lasted just 1 2/3 innings.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Losing Hartenstein or Dort would be a legitimate blow to the Thunder's rotation.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell know the quality of the rotation is going to make or break the Cubs' playoff hopes and success this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Hunter Dobbins’ return to the Boston Red Sox rotation lasted just 1 2/3 innings.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Losing Hartenstein or Dort would be a legitimate blow to the Thunder's rotation.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell know the quality of the rotation is going to make or break the Cubs' playoff hopes and success this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Musically, Benante proved the lynchpin while Wylde deftly applied his own spin to Dimebag’s iconic licks.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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On other plays, Trent Williams pitted himself against Nick Bosa, and a Bosa spin move to the outside was quickly countered by Purdy throwing over the top to a running back.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
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These elements are reflected in the use of subtle curves mimicking the form of the waves; a material palette of light plasters, soothing beige tones, and warm metals; and a contemporary and modern design approach aligned with Dubai’s future.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Sinker was great; changeup was good; slider, curve, everything was working.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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And that winner, drum roll, please, was Shell Shock’d Tacos.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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There will also be a variety of hand rolls, priced from $6.50 to $15.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The robot has four wheels and can climb and descend stairs.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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This will be difficult as the country’s economy is less broad-based compared with India and less cohesive compared with Sri Lanka, which has smartly recovered from its own revolution in 2022.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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On the one hand, as Tevye is fond of saying, the story unfolds in a hardscrabble shtetl in the Ukrainian plains in the months leading up to the Russian Empire’s abortive 1905 revolution.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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An Instagram reel capturing the betrayal of duty by the golden has melted hearts across the internet, reaching almost 400,000 people who liked the clip.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Raven-Symoné, who also appeared on The Cosby Show, paid tribute to Warner in an Instagram reel.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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