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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
Oh, yeah, and there are enormous torpedoes that Cruise must navigate as they are jostled with each sub rotation.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
Kyle Harrison, who is currently replacing Verlander in the rotation, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday after being diagnosed with a left elbow contusion due to being struck by a ground ball in his last start.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Rocker, the Rangers’ first-round draft choice in 2022, has, in effect, replaced Nathan Eovaldi in the rotation while the latter recovers from some triceps fatigue.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
As these large-cap altcoins appreciate, further capital rotation occurs into mid-cap and smaller-cap altcoins.
—Cloris Chen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
Kyle Harrison, who is currently replacing Verlander in the rotation, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday after being diagnosed with a left elbow contusion due to being struck by a ground ball in his last start.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Rocker, the Rangers’ first-round draft choice in 2022, has, in effect, replaced Nathan Eovaldi in the rotation while the latter recovers from some triceps fatigue.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
As these large-cap altcoins appreciate, further capital rotation occurs into mid-cap and smaller-cap altcoins.
—Cloris Chen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Who Will Win Gypsy, which puts a new spin on a Broadway standard with a Black family at the center, will win over the also-excellent (and favored by many others) Sunset Blvd.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Hudson’s Newport Beach TV Festival look follows a recent trend of celebrities putting their own respective spin on the little black dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The driver sped away, police said, but crashed at South Belt Line Road and Wheat Hill Drive after failing to negotiate a curve.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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With two on and two outs after a leadoff walk and an Aaron Judge double, Buehler tried to execute a below-the-zone knuckle curve.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Later this year, Odom will reprise his roll as Aaron Burr for much longer than a few minutes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Getty Images The House tax and spending bill would push millions of Americans off health insurance rolls, experts said, as Republicans cut programs such as Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to fund priorities from President Donald Trump, including almost $4 trillion of tax cuts.—
Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
6 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Royal Enfield This model also appears to have 17-inch rear spoked wheel, and a 19-incher at the front spoked wheel.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 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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Swirling opens up the wine’s aromas, so give your glass a little twirl before sticking your nose in.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Each episode explores a pivotal or outrageous moment in marijuana history—from ancient tokes to cultural revolutions—blending humor with surprisingly rich education.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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The artificial intelligence revolution has reached a critical inflection point.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Before the panel began, the audience watched a highlight reel of season 50, which Yang said the cast also watched together.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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For the second time in two weeks, a Jenner’s impromptu plastic-surgery confession has had doctors dashing from operating rooms to film reaction reels.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
4 June 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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