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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
In the 1960s, Rubin and collaborators precisely measured the rotation of Andromeda.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 June 2025
Niang set a career high in points per 36 minutes in 2024-25 (16.6) and projects as a rotation player if he’s not rerouted elsewhere this offseason.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
Without its two best pitchers, the rotation has been lackluster.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Scientists are unsure what to do because the current speeding-up may be a blip in a longer trend of Earth’s rotation slowing.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 June 2025
Niang set a career high in points per 36 minutes in 2024-25 (16.6) and projects as a rotation player if he’s not rerouted elsewhere this offseason.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
Without its two best pitchers, the rotation has been lackluster.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Scientists are unsure what to do because the current speeding-up may be a blip in a longer trend of Earth’s rotation slowing.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
Noun
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The cold foam put a decadent spin on the subtly tangy sip.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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From a young age, Sinner and Alcaraz learned to hit ground strokes that dipped and drove, as Nadal’s did, with clear margins and heavy with spin.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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Where the opportunities lie The front and the belly of the curve remain the most attractive, said Rieder, who is also the portfolio manager of iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) .—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The rigidity or inflexibility of the curve directly influences the complexity of the surgery, with more rigid curves often requiring more extensive osteotomy bone cuts to achieve proper alignment.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There’s a ring roll that snaps securely into place, a removable grid for earrings, snap tabs to hold bracelets or necklaces, and a couple small zip-up pockets.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Raw power: Fort Lauderdale’s favorite rock ‘n’ roll sushi chef, Takeshi Kamioka, will bring his Kaminari Ramen food truck up to Copperpoint Brewing Co. in Boynton Beach for an all-sushi dinner on Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. Not to be missed.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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Now the wheel has turned and Ada is up on top, and Agnes is a very formidable critic.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 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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But a December revolution ended the Assad family’s rule, and the former Islamist militant who leads the new government has sought new investment and trade links, which Gulf states in particular have been quick to offer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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On July 7th, Uranus, the planet of disruption, awakening, and revolution, enters Gemini for the first time since 1942.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 June 2025
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David Beckham fans may have been a tad concerned Friday when his wife Victoria posted a reel of him in a hospital bed.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Sometimes a fisherman needs an adaptive reel, Swift said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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