as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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Recent Examples of gyrations
On Wednesday, legislation took effect that allows gas stations to raise prices only once a day, at midday, an attempt to end cost gyrations at the pump.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The market gyrations can be dizzying.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
They’re consumed with the price of gas, with the daily gyrations of the market.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
For investors who are feeling the anxiety of bad headlines and financial market gyrations, take a deep breath and know that taking no action is an action in and of itself!
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kenneth Ahn, president of Broad Arrow, said the wealthy today seem to have become inured to the chaotic headlines and market gyrations.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Huge oil-price gyrations are usually not good for the economic psyches of consumers and corporate chiefs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Such gyrations undermine the stable legal environment essential for businesses, consumers, and investors, and create endless opportunities to reward cronies and punish political adversaries.
—Ilya Somin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s my conclusion after watching the market gyrations of the past week.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The market gyrations can be dizzying.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
They’re consumed with the price of gas, with the daily gyrations of the market.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
For investors who are feeling the anxiety of bad headlines and financial market gyrations, take a deep breath and know that taking no action is an action in and of itself!
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Kenneth Ahn, president of Broad Arrow, said the wealthy today seem to have become inured to the chaotic headlines and market gyrations.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Huge oil-price gyrations are usually not good for the economic psyches of consumers and corporate chiefs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Such gyrations undermine the stable legal environment essential for businesses, consumers, and investors, and create endless opportunities to reward cronies and punish political adversaries.
—Ilya Somin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s my conclusion after watching the market gyrations of the past week.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyrations
Noun
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Different departments volunteer to host 20-minute activity rotations for the kids, ranging from cupcake decorating and pizzamaking to games and contests.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles also has two former MVP's in Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and one of the most lethal starting rotations in the league.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Astrophysicist inspired by the Torah Vera Rubin, an astronomer whose observations of galaxy rotation curves in the 1970s provided the first robust evidence for dark matter’s existence, embraced her Jewish faith as a guide to understanding her role in the universe.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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That carries across to the exterior, where aggressive styling has been eschewed in favor of long, horizontal lines and subtle curves.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, the area’s Hmong, Vietnamese, and Laotian populations have begun opening dynamic Southeast Asian restaurants that offer creative spins on ancestral dishes.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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My Jamaican Table, his first book (Springsteen wrote the foreword), is a mouth-watering mix of traditional classic dishes like oxtail with rice and peas, and curry chicken alongside modern spins on American classics, like his signature jerk smashburger with bacon jam.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Especially with everyone thinking black paint and black wheels and all black everything makes for a badass vehicle.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Gyrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyrations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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