revolve around
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.
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The staff is fun, the drinks are great, and most importantly, the menu revolves around seasonality and incredible produce.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
As for the Lakers, the next steps will revolve around Luka Doncic, who the team acquired in a stunning trade last year from the Dallas Mavericks.
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Austin Turner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
For decades, the luxury housing market has revolved around a relatively small number of coveted locales—Manhattan, Los Angeles, the Hamptons, Aspen, and Palm Beach among them.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The blue-eyed Ligon also starred as a hillbilly demolition derby driver in 1971’s Jump (also known as Fury on Wheels) and appeared two years later in another movie revolving around car racing, The Last American Hero, starring Jeff Bridges.
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Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
As for the Lakers, the next steps will revolve around Luka Doncic, who the team acquired in a stunning trade last year from the Dallas Mavericks.
—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
For decades, the luxury housing market has revolved around a relatively small number of coveted locales—Manhattan, Los Angeles, the Hamptons, Aspen, and Palm Beach among them.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The blue-eyed Ligon also starred as a hillbilly demolition derby driver in 1971’s Jump (also known as Fury on Wheels) and appeared two years later in another movie revolving around car racing, The Last American Hero, starring Jeff Bridges.
—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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