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
This time around, Verlander can slot in between RHPs Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize in lengthening out one of the game’s best rotations.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The rapid rotations of the grout cleaning brush blast away dirt and grime quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
All year, Kerr and the medical staff have had to manage lineups and rotations in a losing effort to keep players healthy.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Kidd hasn’t had the luxury of having options within his rotations this season because of injuries, instead relying on the best lineups available out of necessity.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
So when Norm returns, start both, get quickly into the rotations, and everyone should be happy, even if Davion has to spend the first few minutes looking on.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Replacing her at the top of rotations is an ongoing conversation.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Miami outscored Brooklyn 33-23 in the final period, the kind of quarter where the floor opens up, rotations soften and playmaking becomes easier as competitiveness fades down the stretch.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The rapid rotations of the grout cleaning brush blast away dirt and grime quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
All year, Kerr and the medical staff have had to manage lineups and rotations in a losing effort to keep players healthy.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Kidd hasn’t had the luxury of having options within his rotations this season because of injuries, instead relying on the best lineups available out of necessity.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
So when Norm returns, start both, get quickly into the rotations, and everyone should be happy, even if Davion has to spend the first few minutes looking on.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Replacing her at the top of rotations is an ongoing conversation.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Miami outscored Brooklyn 33-23 in the final period, the kind of quarter where the floor opens up, rotations soften and playmaking becomes easier as competitiveness fades down the stretch.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
Noun
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Women formed their own manga circles and began to self-publish work called doujinshi, which could include homoerotic spins on popular shonen (boys’ manga) like the soccer series Captain Tsubasa.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even to the casual viewer, Liu seemed to float through the program, completing triple-triple combinations and dizzying spins with ease.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this case, the vets decided to ditch the wheelchair approach and instead used a LEGO car kit to place a removable axle and wheels directly under Pedro’s shell.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Easter brunch is the perfect excuse to cook these decadents rolls—and, trust us, everyone will thank you.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Since its debut, Seligman travelers made the restaurant a must-visit for its fresh cinnamon rolls and carrot cake.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 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
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In other words, Uranus moves around our star like a spinning top that is tilted over and that twirls backward.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Technological revolutions can bring economic transformation, particularly for those nations and geographies that have too often been left behind in the past.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Van der Poel took the group with him until there were 16km remaining before attacking over the Muur van Geraardsbergen, blowing up the group with what felt like about eight revolutions of his pedals.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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