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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 Oilers enjoyed good special teams this month, partly due to using McDavid and Draisaitl as regulars in both rotations.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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
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
Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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
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
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
Noun
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Sushi is also on the menu alongside nigiri rolls.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Each basket could feed up to 10 people and included a turkey, a bag of potatoes, bread rolls, vegetables, sweets and side dishes.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So all the curves seem to be following this exponential upward slope.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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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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Perhaps the most startling surge is in Pakistan, which is experiencing one of the fastest solar revolutions in the world.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Where other directors, including Richard Linklater and Steven Soderbergh, have remarked on AI’s value as a tool, Miller has likened generative filmmaking to past creative revolutions, including the invention of oil paint and photography.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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