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
There is no exact target number for many of The Pitt-style dramas HBO Max wants to have in rotation each year.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Here are the 10 pairs worth adding to your fall rotation right now.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
In fact, a team like the Mets with plenty of question marks in the rotation could make sense as a landing spot.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Here are the 10 pairs worth adding to your fall rotation right now.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
In fact, a team like the Mets with plenty of question marks in the rotation could make sense as a landing spot.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
Noun
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His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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But for all of the multiplex-friendly fun Wright’s conjuring with this over-the-top spin on dystopian sci-fi blockbusters, the prevailing feeling here is dread.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Your confidence will reach at an all-time high this winter thanks to these markdowns on curve-hugging jeans, dresses, and shirts.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The sportscar sensibility, courtesy of Victory Design, comes from the curves in the hull, a hardtop with a full-height windshield for sun and wind protection, and four forward-facing seats at the helm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each basket could feed up to 10 people and included a turkey, a bag of potatoes, bread rolls, vegetables, sweets and side dishes.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Original sketches, color swatches and archival images tracing the history of yoga wear — which went from loose to form-fitting — along with rolls of Align fabric offered a visual display of how Align evolved from an idea into a global franchise over a decade.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Ferris wheel never materialized either.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The historian Karen Armstrong argues that our modern focus on belief is a distortion that arose after the scientific revolution.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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These are the recipes that launched a cultural revolution and created a mogul out of a one-woman catering business.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company has already tested personalized cartoons and reported many reels becoming viral.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Every crumb, spill, or smudge is on full display, turning your floors into a highlight reel of grime.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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