Thesaurus results for ROTATE

rotate

verb

ˈrō-ˌtāt

Definition of rotate

as in to turn

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis rotate the mirror 180 degrees

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as in to revolve

to move in circles around an axis or center with mirrors on three sides, she rotated all around to see how the dress looked on her

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Recent Examples of rotate From the ground, the smooth, rotating ride looked interesting — suspended in twelve pairs of seats, passengers spin at a slight angle for about a minute before descending back to the surface. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 When investors begin rotating out of high-beta growth stocks, money often finds its way into the market's most dependable businesses. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 July 2026 As crews rotated, participants experienced different leadership styles, communication patterns and team dynamics firsthand. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Credit card issuers may also rotate bonus categories throughout the year. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rotate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotate

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

The solar eclipse in Leo on August 12 could amount to a revolving cosmic doorway of sorts, one where important relationships both exit and enter as the curtains close and open again in the ongoing drama of your life.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Earnings out in August could be the catalyst that decides whether this flag revolves higher in the near term.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Definition of revolve

Verb

Contestants from around the world displayed their skills when the dance competition show first twirled onto screens on July 20, 2005, showing off their skills in wide-ranging genres, including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz and ballroom.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Before putting on the new colorway from her Syrn Playful collection, Sweeney showed off the inside of her trailer and twirled in place, revealing the revealing back of her white matching thong.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of twirl

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

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

Definition of twist

Verb

And with no disrespect to the Signature motorhome and its 2-in-1 hybrid bathroom and swiveling front lounge, the sliding bathroom of the Habiton camper van was arguably the pièce de résistance of that multi-vehicle effort.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Notice how often his head is swiveling, surveying the field over each shoulder.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Definition of swivel

Verb

The tissue is solid wood and will have intricate, swirling grain patterns.

— Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
For months, mystery swirled around a 37-year-old Carlsbad woman found dead in the backcountry of Big Sur with a cut on her forehead and markings around her neck.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026