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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
Those injuries disrupt lineups and rotations as rookie Noah Penda learned in the hour leading up to tip-off against the Sixers.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The extra rotations are being made on defense.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Coaches could evaluate their whole team during spring ball, rather than wait to sort out starting rotations in the fall.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
The rotations can force quarterbacks to think after the ball is in their hands.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
After his team’s latest defensive meltdown, Cronin said that his players needed to stay in front of their man to help mitigate the Bruins’ issues with help defense and slow rotations that are giving up open three-pointers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But opting for two-big rotations gave Smith a second chance to carve out a role for himself.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The goal and focus of Brown's offense are to get everyone involved and force defenses to make more rotations and decisions, rather than keeping the offense predictable and easier to solve for defenders.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Who served two rotations aboard the station for a cumulative 300-plus days aloft.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The extra rotations are being made on defense.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Coaches could evaluate their whole team during spring ball, rather than wait to sort out starting rotations in the fall.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
The rotations can force quarterbacks to think after the ball is in their hands.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
After his team’s latest defensive meltdown, Cronin said that his players needed to stay in front of their man to help mitigate the Bruins’ issues with help defense and slow rotations that are giving up open three-pointers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But opting for two-big rotations gave Smith a second chance to carve out a role for himself.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The goal and focus of Brown's offense are to get everyone involved and force defenses to make more rotations and decisions, rather than keeping the offense predictable and easier to solve for defenders.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Who served two rotations aboard the station for a cumulative 300-plus days aloft.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
Noun
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Many descendants have followed, including traditional media companies that are still trying to find new spins on the concept.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 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
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,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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To date, she's created 40 recipes from beyond the grave, including meatloaf, peanut butter cookies, yeast cake and nut rolls.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sushi lovers can look forward to premium sushi, nigiri and more than a dozen specialty rolls, according to an online menu.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s attached to a flexible rod that can bend to pass through kinks and curves in dryer hoses.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Cowboy Coaster takes you on a nearly mile-long journey of curves, loops, and sharp turns, reaching nearly 30 miles per hour.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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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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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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