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as in spinning
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 revolving
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 rotating
With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Sebrango, claimed off waivers from the Ottawa Senators early in the season, played in 42 games and produced eight assists while rotating in on Florida’s third defense pair.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Customers can expect the brand’s signature hot, whole bagels and rotating menu of cream cheese flavors.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment.
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Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The space will be used for rotating exhibitions to expand Sacramento’s existing museum scene, Ford said.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
As heat and humidity returned during the afternoon, the atmosphere rapidly recharged and thunderstorms evolved into rotating supercells capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Sebrango, claimed off waivers from the Ottawa Senators early in the season, played in 42 games and produced eight assists while rotating in on Florida’s third defense pair.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Customers can expect the brand’s signature hot, whole bagels and rotating menu of cream cheese flavors.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment.
—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The space will be used for rotating exhibitions to expand Sacramento’s existing museum scene, Ford said.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
As heat and humidity returned during the afternoon, the atmosphere rapidly recharged and thunderstorms evolved into rotating supercells capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.
—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotating
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Overcome Didier Deschamps’ side on July 9 – a tall order at the moment given how good Les Bleus look – and heads will be spinning at the possibilities that could await.
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But his head was spinning after a day of trying to prepare for F1 and F2 cars.
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The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
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For those carrying tens of thousands of dollars in revolving debt, those interest charges can make the repayment process feel like a moving target.
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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On any other man, this level of villainy could be mustache-twirling and cartoonish.
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The mustache-twirling villain flees, both Half-ATs and full-on AT-AT Walkers come into play, and our hero and Grogu finish the job.
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Andrade landed her double-twisting Yurchenko vault cleanly with a small step, earning a massive score from the judges.
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Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.
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And across the almost-year since, speculation has been swirling.
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The American great had just lost to France’s Harmony Tan in the first round of the grass court major and questions about her future were swirling around this leafy corner of London.
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The figure features Boba Fett's signature Mandalorian armor, a swiveling helmet range finder, jetpack, blaster and a fabric cape.
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The world is watching like spectators at a tennis match, swiveling back and forth as governments and enterprises decide which side to rely on.
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“Rotating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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