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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours
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Recent Examples of rotation
Yet the Padres believe Pivetta will be a solid rotation replacement for Joe Musgrove, who will miss the season following Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.
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John Perrotto, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Nyquist played 1:24 on the power play but didn’t get on the Wild’s one penalty kill with Foligno and Gaudreau being on one rotation and Devin Shore/Brendan Gaunce and Jakub Lauko being on the other.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
Left-hander Austin Gomber, a likely member of the starting rotation, was scratched from his Cactus League start against Seattle on Sunday because of shoulder woes, and right-handed reliever Jeff Criswell is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on March 14 and is out for the season.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
The Miami Heat will be without three rotation players for Sunday’s home game against the New York Knicks.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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John Perrotto, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Nyquist played 1:24 on the power play but didn’t get on the Wild’s one penalty kill with Foligno and Gaudreau being on one rotation and Devin Shore/Brendan Gaunce and Jakub Lauko being on the other.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
Left-hander Austin Gomber, a likely member of the starting rotation, was scratched from his Cactus League start against Seattle on Sunday because of shoulder woes, and right-handed reliever Jeff Criswell is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on March 14 and is out for the season.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
The Miami Heat will be without three rotation players for Sunday’s home game against the New York Knicks.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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Tucked within its bouquet of lily of the valley, rose, and peony, wild strawberries add a berry-fresh spin to the whole garden fantasy.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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As an ever-expanding culinary hotspot, Baton Rouge’s local restaurants and bakeries add a unique flavor to the festivities, putting creative spins on the King Cake – from King Cake Calzones and Macarons to King Cake Sushi Rolls and Croissants.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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While navigating the left curve, the HR-V driver activated her left turn signal and began to slow down to make a left turn into the driveway when the Accord driver, identified as Leblanc, allegedly struck the HR-V from behind causing the HR-V to strike a tree, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Keeling Curve goes precipitously up; the curve of basic national responsibility is curving sharply down now.—
Bill McKibben,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some choices might be locked off because of a bad dice roll or not having the right skill or equipment.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The survivor pulls his gun on Hector and arrests him as the opening credits roll.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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One of the most iconic and well-loved colors on the infamous wheel, blue has been a staple in fashion and decor for time immemorial.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two ends are powered by separate motors, and the handle also twirls to create that come-hither motion that’s so well-suited for G-spot stimulation.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe Fettuccine With Collards And Bacon Ready for a twirl?—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The film follows Dormer as Dr. Audrey Evans, who is fighting her own revolution amidst the resistance to the Vietnam War in 1960s Philadelphia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Can community cinema survive the streaming revolution?—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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The blogger expressed her jubilance in an Instagram reel.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Witty's reel has been viewed over 2 million times, with many moms sharing what happened when their waters broke.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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