Thesaurus results for ROTATIONS

rotations

noun

plural of rotation

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 Then give a red for repeat offenders, or anyone who rolls on the ground for two or more rotations. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Leadership rotations sometimes coincide with broader market declines, particularly if earnings fail to meet expectations or economic conditions deteriorate. — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Nursing student Nicholas Seay, who is Black, has already experienced this during his clinical rotations. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026 Fedorov, previously Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation, had been in the job for just six months and was popular among troops for improving pay and frontline rotations. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 In an environment where career paths are often shaped by early exposure, mentorship, and clinical rotations, that absence matters. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026 The rookie big man struggled in his matchup with Hawks counterpart Henri Veesaar, was a step slow in his help defense rotations and had multiple shots blocked at the rim. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026 Some plans also help cover routine maintenance, like oil changes and tire rotations. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Steven Boyd, a union steward for SEIU Local 1000, said that agencies are relying on exemptions, delays, rotations and workarounds to make the mandate appear functional. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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Noun

Despite all the different spins and flavors, this classic Ranch water will never ever disappoint.

— Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.

— Alex Krasnok, Scientific American, 25 June 2026

Definition of spins

Noun

Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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, 15 July 2026

Definition of wheels

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Alexis Mac Allister went in hard on Dani Olmo; an uncompromising, flying challenge that left the Spaniard in a heap on the floor (after a few rolls for dramatic effect).

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Other states including New Mexico and West Virginia also recently won dismissals of lawsuits seeking their voter rolls as well, as states push back against federal lawsuits, according to the Associated Press.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of rolls

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CEOs like Amazon's Andy Jassy and Cloudflare's Matthew Prince confirm AI's role in flattening hiring curves and increasing efficiency, often leading to fewer traditional roles and a freeze on entry-level positions.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Favorite fermentation settings, proofing curves, temperature logs and CO2 levels of each session are automatically stored and searchable for future reference with the Doubot app, supporting both Android and iOS devices.

— Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of curves

Noun

Getty Images Every new car promises to be revolutionary, but genuine revolutions are rare.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Even Flynn, a high school history teacher whose curriculum recounts the cyclical nature of wars and revolutions, needed to believe in that possibility of a reprieve, despite reiterating death’s inevitability in the classroom.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

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