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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 intercepts are the first time the British jets were scrambled under the rotation in Poland, dubbed Operation Chessman, the U.K. said.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
By the time Aston Villa visit on the final day, United’s Europa League campaign will have ended in victory or defeat, although the quick turnaround before a post-season tour of Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok may necessitate rotation.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Here are seven easy bedroom decor ideas to welcome your bedroom into its spring era—just in time, because your new wardrobe rotation is going to need a worthy photo backdrop.
—Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
While the two rookies, Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins, haven't been bad, the Red Sox likely don't want these two in the postseason rotation.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
By the time Aston Villa visit on the final day, United’s Europa League campaign will have ended in victory or defeat, although the quick turnaround before a post-season tour of Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok may necessitate rotation.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Here are seven easy bedroom decor ideas to welcome your bedroom into its spring era—just in time, because your new wardrobe rotation is going to need a worthy photo backdrop.
—Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
While the two rookies, Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins, haven't been bad, the Red Sox likely don't want these two in the postseason rotation.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Get to know the artists putting a Mexican spin on a timeless Caribbean sound.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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These casinos also offer several bonuses, like their free spins bonuses, that can boost winnings to up to several million dollars.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Yamamoto snapped off a flurry of big-bending curves, generating four whiffs on 11 swings.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which is used to describe the gravity of black holes, uses a single field equation to explain how space curves and matter moves.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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According to The New York Times, early turnout was sparse, though not surprising given the tiny voter roll of 279 individuals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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And as the credits roll, Joel’s not with Ellie anymore.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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Four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension, anti-roll bars, and four-wheel disc brakes with 14-inch wheels were standard.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Meg Hope twirls daughter Calliope Hope-Williams, 9 months of New Zealand.—
Allen J. Schaben,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some of them assented to a ceremonial final flight, a last twirl for the cameras and dignitaries, like the Parisian leg of the Tour de France.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Scully, Sand, and the Brotherhood were determined to flood the market, bringing the price of revolution back down to earth.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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The real revolution in the space economy isn't rockets.—
Reema Khan,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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As Lebanon reels from an ongoing cross-border conflict with Israel and years of economic meltdown, Hezbollah may also face pressure from its own constituency to lay down its arms, Woods said.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Burruss shared a reel with sweet snaps of their time at the renowned resort complex.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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