revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing ri-ˈväl-viŋ How to pronounce revolving (audio)
-ˈvȯl-,
 also  -ˈvä-viŋ,
 or  -ˈvȯ-viŋ
1
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
2
: turning around on or as if on an axis
a revolving platform

Examples of revolving in a Sentence

The band played on a revolving stage.
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Geno Smith Depth: Aidan O’Connell, Carter Bradley, Cam Miller, Hajj-Malik Williams Analysis: The Raiders believe Smith can put an end to their revolving door of starters at quarterback, at least for a few seasons. Tashan Reed, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The digital marketing industry seems to reinvent itself every time new tech develops — which requires marketing consultants to adapt right alongside the revolving door of trends. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 The oversight has been repeatedly extended by a judge amid a revolving door of police chiefs — some of whom have lasted less than a week in office — and a run of new scandals, often involving officers lying about their misconduct. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025 With Shaw no longer on the major league roster, third base has been a bit of a revolving door for the Cubs. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revolving

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of revolve

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of revolving was in 1599

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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

revolving

adjective
re·​volv·​ing
: likely to revolve or recur

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