rotations

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

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Recent Examples of rotations Then give a red for repeat offenders, or anyone who rolls on the ground for two or more rotations. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Leadership rotations sometimes coincide with broader market declines, particularly if earnings fail to meet expectations or economic conditions deteriorate. Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Nursing student Nicholas Seay, who is Black, has already experienced this during his clinical rotations. Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026 Fedorov, previously Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation, had been in the job for just six months and was popular among troops for improving pay and frontline rotations. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 In an environment where career paths are often shaped by early exposure, mentorship, and clinical rotations, that absence matters. Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026 The rookie big man struggled in his matchup with Hawks counterpart Henri Veesaar, was a step slow in his help defense rotations and had multiple shots blocked at the rim. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026 Some plans also help cover routine maintenance, like oil changes and tire rotations. Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Steven Boyd, a union steward for SEIU Local 1000, said that agencies are relying on exemptions, delays, rotations and workarounds to make the mandate appear functional. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
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Noun
  • The equestrian competition sees 16 riders guide horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops in pursuit of reining’s highest honor – and the grand prize.
    Peter White, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Known as nitrogen-vacancy centers, these atomic-scale structures allow the system to manipulate electron and nuclear spins without needing liquid helium or high-vacuum environments.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • 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.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Efforts to ensure the integrity of state voter rolls are worthwhile.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
  • That's because only a small share of total Imax theaters are big enough and equipped with the high-cost machinery necessary to project the gigantic rolls of 70 mm film.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The interplay between straight lines and sensuous curves is there, too.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The flower’s soft curves and folds stand out even more against this manicure’s architectural square shape.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 May 2026
  • The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • By the 1960s, both Holman and Clift were too deeply scarred to benefit from the decade’s social revolutions.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Getty Images Every new car promises to be revolutionary, but genuine revolutions are rare.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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