as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette
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as in rotates
to move in circles around an axis or center
the ballerina pirouetted across the stage
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Verb
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The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024 -
That comes to light when the drones form the shape of a giant shopping bag which rotates in mid air.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
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Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Pirouettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouettes. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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