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as in to rock
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the car suddenly was rolling as high winds swept across the bridge
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as in to turn
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
in order to knock your opponent off balance, you have to roll the log when he least expects it
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up
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as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
called the roll of people supposed to be in the class
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Recent Examples of roll
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The cars then rolled to a stop on pit lane with four laps remaining, forcing Wallace to think and rethink his restart strategy.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Nikon has been on a roll since the release of its groundbreaking Z 9, and the hits just keep on coming.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
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Verb
While some of those rolled off the program as part of the COVID unwinding process may have access to private plans through their employment, others could be left stranded.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The cars then rolled to a stop on pit lane with four laps remaining, forcing Wallace to think and rethink his restart strategy.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Noun
Finally, thanks to intuitive adaptive shocks that adjust damping rates on the fly—compensating for every minuscule bit of pitch and roll—the Turbo rode quite comfortably.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Nikon has been on a roll since the release of its groundbreaking Z 9, and the hits just keep on coming.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
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As more of the world classifies as having subtropical climates, adding pieces such as shorts, track pants, hoodies, double-faced jerseys and rip-stop fabrics rounds out offerings for different climates and activities, including ath-leisure dressing moments and travel.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware round out the list.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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The short clip shows a dog hesitating at the foot of a staircase, visibly fearful of a thunderstorm rumbling outside.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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So, what goes down when that tummy starts to rumble?—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
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Kenosha rocked by civil unrest The city of Kenosha was rocked by civil unrest in 2020 after a police officer shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, seven times.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The credibility crisis that’s rocking the PR world The industry’s credibility concerns stem from growing advertiser demands for transparency and accountability.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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The trade turned into one of the most lopsided deals in big-league history.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Fister, meanwhile, turned into a strikeout machine, and well, a latter-day Alexander, with an 11.4 K/BB ratio and a 1.79 ERA in 11 starts.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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All traffic flows through a single, unified policy engine with common enforcement points.—
Etay Maor,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The mountain slopes tend to erode when saturated, especially after wildfires, resulting in potentially deadly debris flows.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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From that point on, the Giants had to rotate through quarterbacks.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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As agencies begin translating priorities into rules and funding decisions, implementation could drift into partisan favoritism.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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After months of wavering support and signs of growing disillusionment, new polling suggests Gen Z voters are beginning to drift back toward the Democratic Party.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The earth growled and Acatenango’s fiery twin erupted in the distance.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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Why Future Lab Matters More Than Ever Among the engine growls and cheering crowds, Future Lab is a welcome jolt of reflection.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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