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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
Beneficiaries of the urgent, unprecedented buildout of computing capacity are carrying the indexes, with timely rotations into the broader array of stocks allowing the leaders to rest periodically.
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have long maintained one of Major League Baseball’s best rotations, anchored by ace Zack Wheeler.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The constant shuffling of rotations and changing of personnel packages was evident during OTAs — the Falcons can go big, small and anywhere in between on the interior.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
The Gophers began summer practices this week, and Plitzuweit said Wednesday that a few practices wasn’t nearly enough time to figure out rotations.
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John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
The Chargers did not hold any 11-on-11 drills Tuesday, so there were no rotations to note in any live reps.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The rotations were sharp, hedges were hard and defensive possessions ended one-and-done.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Along the way, Brown delivered a masterclass in coaching with brilliant tactical adjustments, superb rotations and a masterful use of the team’s depth.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Additionally, architecture must be connected and long-term ecosystem partners need to be treated as strategic capability extensions, not interchangeable vendors that operate on short-term rotations, erasing institutional memory.
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Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have long maintained one of Major League Baseball’s best rotations, anchored by ace Zack Wheeler.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The constant shuffling of rotations and changing of personnel packages was evident during OTAs — the Falcons can go big, small and anywhere in between on the interior.
—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
The Gophers began summer practices this week, and Plitzuweit said Wednesday that a few practices wasn’t nearly enough time to figure out rotations.
—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
The Chargers did not hold any 11-on-11 drills Tuesday, so there were no rotations to note in any live reps.
—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The rotations were sharp, hedges were hard and defensive possessions ended one-and-done.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Along the way, Brown delivered a masterclass in coaching with brilliant tactical adjustments, superb rotations and a masterful use of the team’s depth.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Additionally, architecture must be connected and long-term ecosystem partners need to be treated as strategic capability extensions, not interchangeable vendors that operate on short-term rotations, erasing institutional memory.
—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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The summer sun can turn your car into what feels like an oven on wheels.
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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.
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Think of these as the savory answer to cinnamon rolls.
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During season, visitors line up for hours for a chance to purchase their famous cinnamon rolls or spend a few hours picking fresh strawberries.
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These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy.
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And at some point those two curves are going to meet.
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Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
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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.
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There are dogs, bandits, romances, political revolutions, philosophical debates.
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Now, British history goes back a long time, and there have been revolutions and wars, but since the coming of parliamentary government to Britain, Britain has not seen anything like this.
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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