revolving
adjective
re·volv·ing
ri-ˈväl-viŋ 
-ˈvȯl-
also -ˈvä-viŋ
or -ˈvȯ-viŋ
1
: turning around on or as if on an axis
a revolving platform
2
a
: tending to revolve or recur
especially
: recurrently available
b
: of, relating to, or being credit that may be used repeatedly up to the specified limit and is usually repaid in regular proportional installments
Examples of revolving in a Sentence
The band played on a revolving stage.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Dec. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Dec. 2025
The Twins have had a revolving door at first base in recent years, signing veteran free agents Joey Gallo (2023), Carlos Santana (2024) and Ty France (2025) to fill the position in recent years.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2025
Ferrell blankets the world in Christmas decorations, goes for extra spins in the revolving door, and eats way too much sugar and candy.
—Suelain Moy, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
The hippo features a revolving bottle rack, glass storage, ice bucket, and serving tray, from which its previous owner reportedly served chips and salsa.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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