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
Excluding the pandemic gyrations in 2020, the quits rate hasn’t been lower than its current 1.9% since December 2014, while the separations rate, even including Covid, was last lower than the current 3.1% in December 2012.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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The Phoenix Suns’ center rotation was in a dire state less than 24 hours ago.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sims drew the start in Towns’ absence, but the rotation remains a concern for a team with playoff aspirations.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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The studio gave it a remarkably seamless flow between spaces as angles become curves and lines merge into arches.Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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By taking a proactive approach to learning and professional development, organizations position themselves to stay ahead of the curve.Ann Blakely, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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This heavy metal has a large nuclear spin that can take eight different directions.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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For even more great reads, take a spin through all 100 Notable Books of 2024.Sadie Stein, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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In the music video, released Monday, frontwoman Michelle Zauner sings the delicate ballad, while bassist Jungle twirls in a gleaming seashell, emulating a siren.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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