Thesaurus results for ROTATION

rotation

noun

rō-ˈtā-shən

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 Pacheco spent his first four seasons in the running back rotation with the Kansas City Chiefs, who agreed to a $45 million, three-year deal with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in the opening hours of free agency. —

ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 All year, Kerr and the medical staff have had to manage lineups and rotations in a losing effort to keep players healthy. —

Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Should everyone stay healthy, the Mets will start the season with a rotation of right-handers Clay Holmes, Kodai Senga, McLean and Peralta, and left-handers David Peterson and Sean Manaea. —

Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026 If your sneaker rotation has started to feel a little predictable, consider this your sign to switch things up. —

Nina Derwin, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rotation

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Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.

— Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Mayonnaise, one of the South's favorite ingredients, is the secret to ultra-tender chicken breasts in this easy-to-make recipe that only takes 15 minutes of active prep time, plus a 30-minute spin in the oven.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026