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as in to rotate
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the salesclerk revolved the glass display case so I could see the watchbands on the reverse side
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as in to spin
to move in circles around an axis or center
the sidereal day measures the time it takes the Earth to revolve completely about its axis with respect to the fixed stars
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
for the next several hours he kept revolving the cryptic message in his mind, trying to make sense of it
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Recent Examples of revolve
The company relies on revolving promissory note agreements with its president and a principal stockholder for funding.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
How a house became a character At the figurative center of the town is the Buendía household, ever expanding to accommodate the needs of its revolving members.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
That said, focusing on paying down revolving debt is a good place to start.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
Currently, 69% of existing BNPL users have revolving credit card debt that carries over month to month.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
How a house became a character At the figurative center of the town is the Buendía household, ever expanding to accommodate the needs of its revolving members.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
That said, focusing on paying down revolving debt is a good place to start.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
Currently, 69% of existing BNPL users have revolving credit card debt that carries over month to month.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolve
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These counter height stools have a 360-degree rotating seat, so users can seamlessly swivel to face towards or away from the counter.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fiat’s historic test track, Pista 500 can be found on the roof of the building as an exhibition space for rotating artistic installations.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Scientists traced one to the turbulent, magnetically active region around a rapidly spinning star called a magnetar.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Accelerate Gradually Avoid sudden acceleration, which can cause tires to spin.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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One mother of a fifth and a sixth grader, all TPS holders, contemplated not going to work Wednesday morning at the warehouse of an international clothing company.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Neither Egypt nor Jordan would contemplate being party to a repeat of the Palestinian ‘Nakba’ or ‘catastrophe’ in 1948.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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This year, don’t be surprised if collectors looking for a hidden gem turn their focus to outsider art.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Around the same time, a 25-year-old woman from Kansas was driving south in a Toyota, and collided with the Honda as the driver tried to turn west on U.S. 20-26, police said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2025
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Ben Riley’s work pondering the nature of intelligence, for example, has moved us toward that goal.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And with her husband finishing his 16th NFL season, pondering retirement came naturally in the caption.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Jan. 2025
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However, after reading the groom-to-be's explanation on Reddit, many users have swung behind him in support.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Both the Lakers and Warriors figure to continue pursuing upgrades between now and the Feb. 6 trade deadline, although neither seems likely to swing a blockbuster trade for another star.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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That weather may deter some players from entertaining Buffalo, but it’s helped this group of players find their identity individually and collectively.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The sport has never been afraid to try new things as a way to entertain the fans, and although not every experiment has been a raging success, others cannot be written off as failures.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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At 4-4, after some tight misses from the back by Shelton and at the net by Sonego, the Italian twisted a kick serve down the middle to Shelton’s forehand.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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To switch out the brush heads, simply twist the attach twist off and lock them into place.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Revolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolve. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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