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as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
revved the engine to 3000 revolutions per minute
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as in uprisings
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
the revolution by which the American colonies gained their independence from Great Britain necessitated going up against the world's most powerful army
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Recent Examples of revolutions
As is true of many revolutions in flowering plants, some seagrass lineages doubled then edited entire genomes.
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Beginning with folk roots, and inspired by Bob Dylan going electric, the Grateful Dead continually adapted and evolved and became indelibly linked with both of the revolutions which began in San Francisco in the post-WW2 period.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Who knows what revolutions would be inspired, what institutions would crack, or what political forces would be empowered this time around.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Compared to previous technological revolutions, experts say AI is chipping away at many white-collar jobs, including coding and marketing roles, and allowing companies to reduce hiring and improve productivity with fewer workers.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Spun at 50,000 to 100,000 revolutions per minute, molecules containing the slightly lighter U 235 separate from those with the heavier, and much more common, uranium isotope U 238.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Technological revolutions can bring economic transformation, particularly for those nations and geographies that have too often been left behind in the past.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Van der Poel took the group with him until there were 16km remaining before attacking over the Muur van Geraardsbergen, blowing up the group with what felt like about eight revolutions of his pedals.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
He is disillusioned by the inability of people -- most of whom have been through revolutions and discrimination themselves -- to get along.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Beginning with folk roots, and inspired by Bob Dylan going electric, the Grateful Dead continually adapted and evolved and became indelibly linked with both of the revolutions which began in San Francisco in the post-WW2 period.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Who knows what revolutions would be inspired, what institutions would crack, or what political forces would be empowered this time around.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Compared to previous technological revolutions, experts say AI is chipping away at many white-collar jobs, including coding and marketing roles, and allowing companies to reduce hiring and improve productivity with fewer workers.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Spun at 50,000 to 100,000 revolutions per minute, molecules containing the slightly lighter U 235 separate from those with the heavier, and much more common, uranium isotope U 238.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Technological revolutions can bring economic transformation, particularly for those nations and geographies that have too often been left behind in the past.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Van der Poel took the group with him until there were 16km remaining before attacking over the Muur van Geraardsbergen, blowing up the group with what felt like about eight revolutions of his pedals.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
He is disillusioned by the inability of people -- most of whom have been through revolutions and discrimination themselves -- to get along.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutions
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Different departments volunteer to host 20-minute activity rotations for the kids, ranging from cupcake decorating and pizzamaking to games and contests.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles also has two former MVP's in Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and one of the most lethal starting rotations in the league.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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These concerns intensified after the Arab Spring uprisings and escalated with the rise of militant organizations such as the Islamic State group.—
Candace Lukasik,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cuba supported uprisings in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, the Congo, and elsewhere.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each hard-sided bag has 360-degree spinner wheels, a 3-in-1 cupholder, a USB port and a phone holder for ultimate convenience.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The wheels kick up a cloud of dust from the parchment-dry terrain.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … THINK AGAIN — New 'microgeneration' of students revolts against 'cringy' campus wokeness.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The royal government was also known as a dictatorship for banning political parties, suppressing revolts and political opposition, controlling the press and having its own secret police force called SAVAK.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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My Jamaican Table, his first book (Springsteen wrote the foreword), is a mouth-watering mix of traditional classic dishes like oxtail with rice and peas, and curry chicken alongside modern spins on American classics, like his signature jerk smashburger with bacon jam.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
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At one point during the show, there's a robot competing in a dance-off against a human audience member, executing impressive spins and flips.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The legislation excludes people accused of involvement in military rebellions or coups, as well as those charged with serious crimes such as human-rights violations, intentional homicide, drug trafficking and corruption.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the regime, besieged by insurrections across the country, abandoned Manbij.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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That mobility occasionally allowed for communication and coordination during mutinies.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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This includes leader assassination attempts by political opponents or lone wolves or mutinies by disgruntled soldiers who might even march on the presidential palace to demand higher pay, promotions or other policy concessions.—
John Joseph Chin,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Revolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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