REVOLVE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

revolve

verb

ri-ˈvälv

Definition of revolve

as in to rotate

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis the salesclerk revolved the glass display case so I could see the watchbands on the reverse side

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as in to spin

to move in circles around an axis or center the sidereal day measures the time it takes the Earth to revolve completely about its axis with respect to the fixed stars

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as in to contemplate

to give serious and careful thought to for the next several hours he kept revolving the cryptic message in his mind, trying to make sense of it

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Recent Examples of revolve The umbrella Biennale organization oversees not just the Venice Film Festival but revolving exhibitions on art, architecture, dance, music and theatre. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Law & Order is known for its revolving cast, with changes between seasons an annual occurrence. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 July 2026 Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services. — Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Charlotte’s newest revolving sushi bar is poised to open later this week. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolve

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Verb

Guests can spend the day at one of three oceanfront pools, unwind on the hotel’s private stretch of beach, or join the rotating lineup of activities, from live music and fitness classes to astrology nights, so there’s always something happening.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Part of that strategy involves rotating certain players between Triple A and the majors with the understanding that their roles will be limited.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of rotate

Verb

Rather than a concert, Benton envisioned the evening as a community dance party featuring four veteran Kansas City DJs spinning classic funk, R&B and early hip-hop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Hurricanes are predicted to grow stronger and spin up faster, too, having a more damaging effect.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of spin

Verb

James did indeed contemplate retirement after the Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round.

— David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Because of these problems, the Federal Reserve is contemplating leaving the check processing business.

— Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

Two Democratic candidates aim to turn the Johnson County district blue for the first time in years.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Miami now will turn its attention to filling three open roster spots, with former Kings forward Demar DeRozan among the logical options.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

Whether Wesneski’s return will be enough to bolster one of baseball’s worst rotations is a question general manager Dana Brown must ponder across the next two weeks.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 July 2026
First, ponder crowded housing, a signal of affordability stress, as the share of families living with other families.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Definition of ponder

Verb

On July 11-12, SPW put on a show at the annual StocktonCon comic convention in Stockton, entertaining an ever-growing crowd of wrestling fans with tag-team and one-on-one fights throughout the weekend.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Konchalovsky’s miniseries certainly can’t be accused of being a scholarly work, but there is something distinctly Homeric about its tone and the fact that, above all, its goal is to entertain.

— Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of entertain

Verb

As Smith read Colt’s writings, the teenager remained expressionless, sometimes gently rocking and twisting in his chair.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Alicia Keys has made braids, cornrows, and twists a signature part of her evolving beauty look throughout her career.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026

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