rotation

noun

rō-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce rotation (audio)
Definition of rotationnext
as in spin
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 Nakase shortened her rotation after Game 3, while also swapping out multiple players in her starting lineup. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026 So UConn ended up putting a roster together in good conscience, filling 10 open spots with three true freshmen, four sophomore transfers and three upperclassmen out of the portal who will be near the bottom of the rotation, if at all. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 And do not overstate Friday night’s victory over Indiana, with the Pacers missing six rotation components. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 Candy can be a part of the menu rotation in this feeding framework. — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rotation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
  1. spin
  2. curve
  3. roll
  4. wheel
  5. twirl
  6. revolution
  7. reel
Noun
  • Researchers can counter that pull with magnetic levitation, but doing so requires the atoms to share the same internal spin state.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Vanilla Scotch, Ginger Biscuit, Tangerine & Honey, Whiskey & Cedarwood, and Orange Bitters are the five mini eau de colognes—one of the lightest scent concentrations available—accented with a festive spin.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of spin
Noun
  • An overconfident driver can follow too closely, carry too much speed into a curve or assume technology will correct a bad decision.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Diamonds are custom-cut in step and baguette shapes to follow each curve, with some pieces in the diamond suite topping the 12-carat mark.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of curve
Noun
  • Connecting rooms, roll-out beds, and babysitting services are also available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Stalls will also have lockable, roll-gate doors and security cameras, so retailers can leave their products overnight, while a dedicated food hall ensures a safe and hygienic distance between food preparation and other market activities.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • Rush Creek Reserve is a dippable fondue-like wheel wrapped in spruce bark from Uplands in Dodgeville, WI.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of wheel
Noun
  • After a couple of circles and twirls, Morant came face to face with Lillard near midcourt.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Definition of twirl
Noun
  • The avant-garde revolution of the ’60s produced many visionary jazz musicians, but few were able to perform at both Carnegie Hall and the White House.
    — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle are three engineers who worked at SpaceX during the Falcon 9 era, seeing the revolution in the global launch industry from the inside.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of revolution
Noun
  • WTFilms will unveil a promo-reel for the film which is in post-production after wrapping its shoot in British Columbia earlier this year.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Fordham basketball coach Mike Magpayo watched the players Kansas expects to lean on deliver highlight-reel plays in the Jayhawks’ 95-65 season-opening victory over the Rams on Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of reel

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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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