Synonyms of rotations

rotations

noun

plural of rotation

as in spins

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point

the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spins
• wheels
• rolls
• curves
• twirls
• revolutions
• reels
• gyrations
• twists
• curls
• pirouettes
• orbits
• circles
• spirals
• coils
• rounds
• circuits
• whirls
• rings
• circulations
• whorls
• swirls
• eddies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rotations

For example, a player taking hundreds of shots could use data collected by the chip to understand which shooting angles and ball rotations are most likely to result in a basket. — Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

The American Medical Association recommends chin tucks, gentle neck rotations and half-neck circles during the day. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Another impending free agent, the pitching guru oversaw one of baseball’s best rotations and that aforementioned surprisingly successful bullpen. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

The goal is to show that rotations of the arrows in one place cannot be detected far away. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

The Guardians have one of the best rotations in the postseason tournament, even if their starters aren’t as well known as some of the others playing in October, and Cade Smith in the later innings. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

During pediatrics rotations, she was required to do home health visits of patients. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

At the time of the trade, his addition looked like a luxury for a team that already boasted one of the best rotations in the majors, assuming two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani would eventually return to the mound. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

As is standard practice with ISS crew rotations, the astronauts of Crew-12 will remain aboard the station and continue a typical day-to-day schedule through a brief overlap period between crews once their replacements are safely aboard. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026