as in spin
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
The Royals have utilized young starters such as Luinder Avila and Stephen Kolek to fill rotation spots.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Remember to mix up your favorite getting-ready spot, or keep this wear in mind during its regular rotation.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
What’s more, declaring Starliner ready for regular crew rotation flights next year would put the Boeing crew capsule a decade behind its original target of 2017.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Trivia nights, which most pubs run on a weekly rotation, are competitive and collaborative, a great excuse to argue about random facts with a partner or a group.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Remember to mix up your favorite getting-ready spot, or keep this wear in mind during its regular rotation.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
What’s more, declaring Starliner ready for regular crew rotation flights next year would put the Boeing crew capsule a decade behind its original target of 2017.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Trivia nights, which most pubs run on a weekly rotation, are competitive and collaborative, a great excuse to argue about random facts with a partner or a group.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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This fast-paced, 60-minute performance puts a fresh spin on the classic one-ring circus, blending daring feats with playful mischief and Circus Bella’s signature sparkle with the Circus Bella All-Star Band’s live music.
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This rapid spin can drag spacetime around the black hole, a phenomenon known as frame dragging, and may also help power the enormous relativistic jets observed in active galaxies.
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There can be some volatility in aging curves, especially at this point in a player’s career.
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The implication for investors is that the belly of the yield curve — intermediate maturities in the three-to-seven-year range — offers an appealing balance of income and rate sensitivity.
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While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins.
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Few would begrudge Paraguay this recognition, but the skullduggery did produce eye-rolls and requires stronger officiating.
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Director Alberto Rodriguez also emphasized the practical benefits of legs over wheels in industrial environments, citing comparable mechanical complexity and superior maneuverability.
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There’s the possibility of one network or platform taking the rights or continuing to go with the wheel approach, where four networks share the rights and air it once every four years, or possibly even a larger wheel featuring some streamers.
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Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.
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The actress, who was styled by Karla Welch, adorned the look with a gold twirl necklace that was also part of the collection and featured on the runway paired with the same dress.
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The result, historians say, has become a centralized, more politicized spectacle, marking the national milestone as a celebration of an imperial presidency rather than a revolution from kingly rule.
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The company that manufactures the hardware powering the AI revolution acknowledges that the technology is more expensive than the people it was supposed to augment.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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In a recent Instagram reel, the actress leaped onto her bed in a breezy matching outfit that’s ideal for any warm-weather vacation.
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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