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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
That’s a lot and won’t stop soon — all four rival American League Central rotations have at least one, and most have multiple.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
Different departments volunteer to host 20-minute activity rotations for the kids, ranging from cupcake decorating and pizzamaking to games and contests.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles also has two former MVP's in Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and one of the most lethal starting rotations in the league.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With just seven games remaining after Sunday’s contest, there is limited time for the Knicks to reestablish their rotations.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pats need a young edge rusher, cornerback and linebacker or safety to enter their positional rotations.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
This storm front had already spawned some potentially threatening cloud rotations in northwest Georgia and brought heavy wind and rain to anyone in its path.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Valanciunas is slow-footed and plays down the floor in pick-and-roll coverage, leaving the Nuggets more vulnerable to pick-and-pop bigs and other ripple effects of their help rotations around the floor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Some advanced fingerboarders can do tricks like 1080 Ollie, which spins the board in three full rotations, or a Triple Kickflip, which spins the board three times in the air.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
Different departments volunteer to host 20-minute activity rotations for the kids, ranging from cupcake decorating and pizzamaking to games and contests.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles also has two former MVP's in Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and one of the most lethal starting rotations in the league.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With just seven games remaining after Sunday’s contest, there is limited time for the Knicks to reestablish their rotations.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pats need a young edge rusher, cornerback and linebacker or safety to enter their positional rotations.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
This storm front had already spawned some potentially threatening cloud rotations in northwest Georgia and brought heavy wind and rain to anyone in its path.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Valanciunas is slow-footed and plays down the floor in pick-and-roll coverage, leaving the Nuggets more vulnerable to pick-and-pop bigs and other ripple effects of their help rotations around the floor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Some advanced fingerboarders can do tricks like 1080 Ollie, which spins the board in three full rotations, or a Triple Kickflip, which spins the board three times in the air.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
Noun
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To build this, the team used nuclear magnetic resonance techniques to control nine atomic spins—essentially tiny magnets at the quantum level.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Most recently, the area’s Hmong, Vietnamese, and Laotian populations have begun opening dynamic Southeast Asian restaurants that offer creative spins on ancestral dishes.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rising like dough on a warm counter, a bakery famous for its gourmet vegan cinnamon rolls is suddenly back in the Bay Area.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the Massachusetts case, the the judge found that the Justice Department failed to follow the requirements for demanding the voter rolls set by a 1960 civil rights law.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tourbillon version encases an appealing tension between the 270-piece complication’s visceral architecture and Roth’s flair for aristocratic typefaces and theatrical curves.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Authoritarianism, rule by force and revolutions with bloodshed are the norms.—
Stephen Mitchell,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Cost of Waiting What makes this moment structurally different from past technology revolutions is the combination of AI’s extreme capital intensity and its inverted labor disruption.—
Ravi Kumar S,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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