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as in revolves
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 rotates
The menu rotates about twice a season.
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Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The collar rotates 360 degrees and uses a thumb screw to set it and lock it into place.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Every star and constellation rises in the east and sets in the west because Earth rotates west to east on its axis.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
That does a remarkable job at shooting steady, stabilized video, even as the phone itself shakes or rotates dramatically.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
The beneficiary group rotates between the city’s police, fire rescue, lifeguards and park rangers.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
In a Monday note, Stifel strategist Barry Bannister wrote that investors may not be cautious enough as the market rotates out of large-cap growth stocks into their value counterparts.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Each tray rotates quickly as customers move through the store, many stopping at the bakery before continuing their grocery shopping.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The collar rotates 360 degrees and uses a thumb screw to set it and lock it into place.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Every star and constellation rises in the east and sets in the west because Earth rotates west to east on its axis.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
That does a remarkable job at shooting steady, stabilized video, even as the phone itself shakes or rotates dramatically.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
The beneficiary group rotates between the city’s police, fire rescue, lifeguards and park rangers.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
In a Monday note, Stifel strategist Barry Bannister wrote that investors may not be cautious enough as the market rotates out of large-cap growth stocks into their value counterparts.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Each tray rotates quickly as customers move through the store, many stopping at the bakery before continuing their grocery shopping.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotates
Verb
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August 23 – September 22 Persistent focus turns small tasks into big wins.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the afternoon, most of North Texas turns quieter, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 28-year-old is loquacious and engaging, the ideal traits for someone around whom a team revolves.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nelson’s 1975 album spins a yarn about a fugitive on the run after killing his wife and her lover.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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The value proposition increases for casino players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (50 bonus spins in each state) who receive secondary perks on top of the sportsbook bonus.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shauna Martel, a teaching assistant at the Osher Map Library twirls a massive globe around and points to Australia.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The gardening season, after all, swings into full gear for all the tender plants after the last frost.—
Seth Jacobson,
The Providence Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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The West Side’s 16th District, which swings from Cicero, Lyons and Riverside up through Melrose Park, features a three-way race steeped in tangled histories.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alison swivels her head towards Kyle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Easy to stash in a purse or beach bag, the stick swivels up so no sharpening is required—nor is a brush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The show’s ending twists a wedding-day nightmare into something far stranger than a simple curse story — and the rules governing who lives and who dies are easy to miss.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Founder James van Geelen said persistently high energy prices risk weighing on consumers and corporate earnings, creating a backdrop where stocks struggle even as the Federal Reserve eventually pivots toward rate cuts.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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This gradually pivots the narrative toward the possible culprits in the form of the Jewish Defense League (JDL), an organization in Europe and North America branded a right-wing terrorist group by the FBI.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Rotates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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