1
as in turned
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 revolved
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 rotated
The Illini were without two starters and rotated just six players for all but the 57 seconds that freshman guard Brandon Lee was on the court.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Four of the cameras faced the panel, and one rotated to join another fixed on an audience who had been provided NFL jerseys of various teams to wear, but only for the evening.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Shares jumped over 6% last week as capital rotated into value, industry economy names like this one.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
On defense, Laguna Beach rotated well against Sunny Hills’ double-post attack.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
That event included a lineup of multiple DJs that rotated sets at their downtown location.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
It is fully integrated into the dash and can be rotated.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Different companies have rotated in and out of the Dow overtime, reflecting the changing and developing American economy.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Having tires that are rotated often will also mean less stress on your vehicle's suspension.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Four of the cameras faced the panel, and one rotated to join another fixed on an audience who had been provided NFL jerseys of various teams to wear, but only for the evening.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Shares jumped over 6% last week as capital rotated into value, industry economy names like this one.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
On defense, Laguna Beach rotated well against Sunny Hills’ double-post attack.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
That event included a lineup of multiple DJs that rotated sets at their downtown location.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
It is fully integrated into the dash and can be rotated.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Different companies have rotated in and out of the Dow overtime, reflecting the changing and developing American economy.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Having tires that are rotated often will also mean less stress on your vehicle's suspension.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotated
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The only way Seattle could’ve lost this game is if Darnold turned into a pumpkin and threw multiple interceptions.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Around 30 Emirati companies were listed as participants, but none showed up; the exhibition space allocated to EDGE Group — one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest arms makers — was turned into a coffee shop.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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City records going back to 2017, released to The Bee, in August show Karl Lysinger’s problems with the city revolved initially around his refusal to buy its water.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
18 Nov. 2025
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Beyond just apartments, the conversation in many races revolved — and diverged — around candidates’ attitudes toward growth in general.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Within seconds, Perez smacked a cellphone out of the man's hand, swung at his head and tackled him to the ground.—
Sheridan Hendrix,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over the past decade, screening guidelines have swung from recommending routine screening to advising against it to landing somewhere in between, and major organizations still don’t all say it the same way.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Ram spun back onto the road and toward the Altima as it was being driven west on Route 2, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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On the 5th hole, a 110-yard Par 3, Shipley spun a wedge shot past the pin and watched the ball roll back into the hole, the first ever ace since the league launched last year.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kiara hugged me hard, then twirled me around to check out my outfit.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saliva, a yawn, even the sound of hair being twirled crackles with intensity thanks to Julij Zornik’s stark sound design.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 Dec. 2025
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Nyla Brooks scored 21 points, Nyla Harris added 19 and North Carolina rolled past Wake Forest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition, up to $35,000 of unused 529 funds can be rolled tax- and penalty-free into a Roth IRA for your nephew, subject to various rules.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett pulled it back from her face and twisted it into a low updo with tiny, delicate curling tendrils on either side of the star's face, allowing the gown to shine from the front but adding beautiful detail at the back.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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This corona gets all twisted up with magnetic fields, building up tension until, boom, a flare lets it all out.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The laser swiveled as its cameras followed the target.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seat can even be swiveled outward toward the door opening to make access easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Rotated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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