as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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Recent Examples of gyration
But companies that figure out how to adapt to the gyrations of the transition will thrive—while those that can’t adapt will struggle or fail.
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Justin Worland / Detroit, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
There will always be some type of turmoil in the world that gets people nervous: war, geopolitical risks, market gyrations, increasingly high stock valuations, a global pandemic, a presidential election, and more.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
After countless iterations of creators mimicking the hypnotic hip gyrations to Laila!’s trance-inducing voice, her internet earworm entered Billboard’s TikTok charts at Number Four in May.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Severe disruptions to demand and supply in many markets, gyrations in inflation and interest rates, as well as rapidly fraying global institutions have all torn at the foundations of the good macro operating system that had over decades worked well for business and investors alike.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Justin Worland / Detroit, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
There will always be some type of turmoil in the world that gets people nervous: war, geopolitical risks, market gyrations, increasingly high stock valuations, a global pandemic, a presidential election, and more.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
After countless iterations of creators mimicking the hypnotic hip gyrations to Laila!’s trance-inducing voice, her internet earworm entered Billboard’s TikTok charts at Number Four in May.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Severe disruptions to demand and supply in many markets, gyrations in inflation and interest rates, as well as rapidly fraying global institutions have all torn at the foundations of the good macro operating system that had over decades worked well for business and investors alike.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
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Remember, Steele first broke into the majors as a left-handed reliever and began to earn his spot in the rotation after the Cubs’ sell-off at the 2021 trade deadline.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Yet the rotation out of cyclicals and into tech hasn’t been uniform.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Bank of Japan for years used a policy of yield curve control to suppress bond returns, keeping yields on its 10-year bond close to zero.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Audemars Piguet often finds themselves ahead of the curve in embracing cultural trends, and the Royal Oak Offshore is a perfect example of that.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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But behind the rosy corporate spin, there were some red flags.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hag’s side were left in a spin from the moment Gakpo opened the scoring and it was underpinned by Lisandro Martinez being bamboozled by Salah in the build-up to Gakpo’s second and Liverpool’s third.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The pandering works because Hilty’s an ace physical comedian, able to infuse the smallest wrist twirl with grandiosity, armed with a voice that goes from operatically Galinda to the brass blare of moving the line.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Take a twirl under the disco ball, sip a Negroni by the saltwater pool, or simply vibe out next to Ernie, the property’s vintage VW bug.Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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