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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 rotations
Moreover, limiting job rotations can allow an employee to get settled in the role and feel a sense of ownership, leading to improved performance.
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Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Last week featured several rotations in and out of the AI trade, and that has continued into the new week.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Perhaps the situation is working out for both pitchers, who, when at their best, can shine in two talented rotations.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 15 May 2026
While Oklahoma City deployed its 10th or 11th men at times, Redick stuck to eight- or nine-man rotations, hamstrung by inefficiencies across the bottom half of the roster.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Three-catcher rotations are atypical, but this configuration is a legitimate possibility because of Rodríguez and Haase’s defensive versatility.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
So your rotations aren’t just about contesting 3s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Different types of rotations require different levels of energy.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Brown said his rotations could change any day.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Last week featured several rotations in and out of the AI trade, and that has continued into the new week.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Perhaps the situation is working out for both pitchers, who, when at their best, can shine in two talented rotations.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 15 May 2026
While Oklahoma City deployed its 10th or 11th men at times, Redick stuck to eight- or nine-man rotations, hamstrung by inefficiencies across the bottom half of the roster.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Three-catcher rotations are atypical, but this configuration is a legitimate possibility because of Rodríguez and Haase’s defensive versatility.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
So your rotations aren’t just about contesting 3s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Different types of rotations require different levels of energy.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Brown said his rotations could change any day.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
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Located in the heart of downtown Blowing Rock, the restaurant serves new American classics, including spins on steak and fish, as well as a long list of appetizer spreads made with local ingredients.—
Leigh Ann Henion,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Delicate woven and stitched fabrics can easily stretch, snag, or tear during high-speed spins.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Its front wheels have an open-wheel design; they’re shrouded in aerodynamic pods but mounted out wide from the streamlined cabin, which looks much more aerospace than automotive.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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The owners hope to host soccer events during the World Cup, show the games and also create a couple of new rolls.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Cinnamon is a wonderful ginger substitute that adds sweetness to a dish, such as cinnamon rolls.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Missouri curves Walking across the old Chain of Rocks Bridge gave everyone a chance to stretch their legs.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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In fact, the only way astronomers know dark matter exists is via its interaction with gravity and the way this interaction curves spacetime, indirectly influencing ordinary matter and light.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cuba is currently pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet, with help from China, according to data from the energy think tank Ember.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The film industry has gone through many technological revolutions.—
Norine Raja,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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