supinate
verb
su·pi·nate
ˈsü-pə-ˌnāt 
supinated; supinating
: to cause to undergo supination
: to undergo supination
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The Blissfeel is a neutral running shoe (meaning it's designed for a runner with high arches that do not flex—or for someone that tends to supinate) and features a breathable upper, supportive midsole, and a foam sole that offers plenty of cushioning for clocking effortless miles.
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Sarah Madaus, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022
Your biceps also supinate the forearm (turns it to face upward).
—Beth Bischoff, Men's Health, 12 Jan. 2023
When raising the weight, remember to supinate (turn your palms upward) and squeeze as much as possible to hit your biceps.
—Kirk Charles, Men's Health, 26 Apr. 2022
This will plantarflex your ankle, supinate your foot and contract your calf.
—Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 23 Mar. 2021
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Sarah Madaus, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022
Your biceps also supinate the forearm (turns it to face upward).
—Beth Bischoff, Men's Health, 12 Jan. 2023
When raising the weight, remember to supinate (turn your palms upward) and squeeze as much as possible to hit your biceps.
—Kirk Charles, Men's Health, 26 Apr. 2022
This will plantarflex your ankle, supinate your foot and contract your calf.
—Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 23 Mar. 2021
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supinate
verb
su·pi·nate
ˈsü-pə-ˌnāt
supinated; supinating
: to cause to undergo supination
supinate the hand
: to undergo supination
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