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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 Padres padded the back end of their starting rotation at the trade deadline with left-handers Sears and Cortes.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Four of the Yankees’ top-10 prospects are now in Somerset’s rotation, as Hess joins Carlos Lagrange, Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and Brock Selvidge.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
The Panthers have been rotating the kickers daily in workouts, and with the Browns coming to town, the rotation could be split up between the joint practice and the preseason game.
—Mike Kaye
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
After decades of slowing down, our planet's rotation has been speeding up in recent years — and timekeepers have no definitive explanation.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Four of the Yankees’ top-10 prospects are now in Somerset’s rotation, as Hess joins Carlos Lagrange, Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and Brock Selvidge.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
The Panthers have been rotating the kickers daily in workouts, and with the Browns coming to town, the rotation could be split up between the joint practice and the preseason game.
—Mike Kaye
august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
After decades of slowing down, our planet's rotation has been speeding up in recent years — and timekeepers have no definitive explanation.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
Noun
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The Duchess of Sussex wore her hair in a low ponytail with face-framing layers then, but switched up her style for the frock's second spin.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The science magazine says that the core’s spin has been slowing, though for unknown reasons, meaning that the rest of the planet must speed up to compensate.—
James Powel,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The real challenge lay in the mental aspects, the steep learning curve of a new sport.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The anchor points are built into the shoe, with a deeper curve than standard flip flops.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Usually the thin, transparent rounds made from rice, water and salt are the foundation for Vietnamese summer rolls — fresh spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables, fresh herbs, noodles and proteins like shrimp and pork and served cold.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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Such flavors currently include blueberry lemon and orange sweet rolls.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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And the wheels might resemble wire spokes but on closer examination, are actually forged aluminum pieces.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The semi then hit the Mercedes on the side and the F-150 crashed into the back of the tractor-trailer, while one of its rear wheels disconnected and hit the van.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sip velvety Barolo in the rolling hills of Piemonte, twirl strands of handmade pasta in Bologna, and sample creamy artisan gelato on a cobbled piazza in Sicily.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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When Huda comes down the stairs, Chris gives Huda a twirl.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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These are valuable, incremental steps—not revolutions.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite this revolution, some best practices still hold true for landing a high-paying gig.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Give the reel handle a slow turn, pause, then another slow turn, so the eel crawls with a natural motion.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Gag reel Meet Dolores – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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