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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 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.
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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
The Yankees physician points to the possibility of six-man rotations to aid rest and recovery.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In a city where Salomon has quietly climbed from niche outdoor gear to a mainstay of streetwear rotations, Feid’s collab feels right at home.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The school noted that the students are currently in clinical rotations and preparing to interview for residence spots.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
But the film also showed the Lakers not being crisp with their defensive shifts and rotations.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The starting five will likely be more concept than reality once the winter months hit, and Kerr is performing a juggling act of minutes and rotations, especially in back-to-back sets.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers have done it while fielding one of the best postseason rotations ever assembled.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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
The Yankees physician points to the possibility of six-man rotations to aid rest and recovery.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In a city where Salomon has quietly climbed from niche outdoor gear to a mainstay of streetwear rotations, Feid’s collab feels right at home.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The school noted that the students are currently in clinical rotations and preparing to interview for residence spots.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
But the film also showed the Lakers not being crisp with their defensive shifts and rotations.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
The starting five will likely be more concept than reality once the winter months hit, and Kerr is performing a juggling act of minutes and rotations, especially in back-to-back sets.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers have done it while fielding one of the best postseason rotations ever assembled.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
Noun
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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
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On Friday, the band will release Forever (Legendary Edition), which offers fresh spins on the album’s songs with an all-star cast that includes Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Carin Leon, Joe Elliott, Robbie Williams, Avril Lavigne, and more.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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In video footage captured, the reptile can be seen slithering in between the front wheels of the car in search of an entry point underneath.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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With its sleek, minimalist design and smooth spinner wheels, this bag gives an aesthetic upgrade to your travel game.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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All entrees include salad, soup, rolls and butter, corn or green beans, a choice of potato, a choice of one dessert, milk or coffee.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bust out the cereal, cinnamon rolls and coffee.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Despite its considerable bulk, the S680 was in its element, using its prodigious 664 ft lbs of torque to slingshot out of the curves, while rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive kept it on an even keel through the tightest Alpine curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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An elegant alternative is this button-down ruched maxi satin dress, which hugs all the right places without clinging to your curves.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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All scientific revolutions have been strongly influenced by philosophical ideas.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nowhere have these coups and revolutions promoted and funded by NED (and the CIA itself) been even remotely successful.—
Ron Paul,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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