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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 rotations
The layout ensures that every fan in the venue had a good view, and the members incorporated rotations throughout their choreography for an immersive experience (even Dahyun, who was seated for most of the show due to an ankle injury).
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Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Seasonal décor rotations are a fun way to utilize the space above kitchen cabinets.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
The state of emergency order will activate the emergency operations center and place all public safety divisions on 24/7 rotations through Tuesday morning.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Their best seasons were those in which elite rotations constructed primarily via trades and free agency led them to and through the postseason.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The move for the former Washington National gave the Rangers another top-level starting pitcher and bolstered one of baseball’s best starting rotations.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Darnold has to be diligent in seeing the Rams’ coverage rotations and making good decisions.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
According to CarFax, 30% of drivers are behind on tire rotations.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In three six-month rotations, participants cycle through different parts of the financial services giant to find the best fit.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Seasonal décor rotations are a fun way to utilize the space above kitchen cabinets.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
The state of emergency order will activate the emergency operations center and place all public safety divisions on 24/7 rotations through Tuesday morning.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Their best seasons were those in which elite rotations constructed primarily via trades and free agency led them to and through the postseason.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The move for the former Washington National gave the Rangers another top-level starting pitcher and bolstered one of baseball’s best starting rotations.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Darnold has to be diligent in seeing the Rams’ coverage rotations and making good decisions.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
According to CarFax, 30% of drivers are behind on tire rotations.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In three six-month rotations, participants cycle through different parts of the financial services giant to find the best fit.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
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When energy is periodically added to certain quantum systems, particles can lock into stable rhythms, such as spins flipping in a regular cycle.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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One driver learned the hard way that even a freeway that's been plowed can still have icy, slick spots to cause out-of-control spins.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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So much grunt routes through a trick all-wheel-drive system that actually uses a two-speed gearbox ahead of the engine between the front wheels, in addition to a more traditional eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle routing power to the rears.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Black Edition has black all over, including the body, trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, skidplate, and grille—and even black glass, almost, or privacy glass.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Back in the day, the bread was brought to each table alongside regular dinner rolls at the start of the meal.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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The cylindrical, not conical hand rolls range from $8 to $12, and include vegetarian options.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Avoid accelerating on bridges, icy patches or curves.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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To be frank, Jarrett’s rush pattern may have short-circuited the Next Gen Stats GPS system with more twists, twirls and figure-eights than an Olympic figure skating routine.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Centennial Lakes Park in suburban Edina is the perfect urban oasis to try out twirls or pick up some speed.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.—
Robert Muggah,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The talk will encompass later American revolutions which related directly to principles expounded on in the Declaration of Independence such as abolition and women’s suffrage and civil rights.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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