revolve around

phrasal verb

revolved around; revolving around; revolves around

1

: to move around (something) in a path that is similar to a circle

The planets revolve around the sun.

2

: to have (someone or something) as a main subject or interest

The discussion revolved around the question of repairing the roads.

His life revolves around playing basketball.

He thinks the world revolves around him.

Examples of revolve around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Emotional Labor Of Leadership Being a founder doesn’t only revolve around making the big decisions and growth strategies. —Aaron Marcum, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

But other investors worry that the company will become a bit less special, and won’t revolve around the stock picking that put it on the map. —Michael J. De La Merced, New York Times, 4 May 2025

The psychological thriller revolves around two sisters who confront their haunted past and a dangerous present when one falls for a charming architect hiding dark secrets linked to gruesome murders. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 May 2025

While much of the fight for Kashmir has traditionally revolved around the land dispute, water has become an increasingly crucial aspect of the feud. —Jesus Mesa tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for revolve around

• abound
• aground
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground