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as in rounding
to form into a round compact mass
rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it
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as in rocking
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the car suddenly was rolling as high winds swept across the bridge
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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
in order to knock your opponent off balance, you have to roll the log when he least expects it
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as in flowing
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in revolving
to move in circles around an axis or center
rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up
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as in drifting
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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Recent Examples of rolling
Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
So went early Tuesday morning for nearly 3,000 students, faculty members and staff members at Pepperdine University, a Christian school in Malibu known for its bucolic setting of rolling hills and ocean views.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
It was renewed for Season 2 that April, but rumors of behind-the-scenes strife (that Stiller later denied) and last year’s dual Hollywood strikes pushed back production, with cameras finally rolling this January.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November, with electricity cuts disrupting people’s lives and businesses.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
So went early Tuesday morning for nearly 3,000 students, faculty members and staff members at Pepperdine University, a Christian school in Malibu known for its bucolic setting of rolling hills and ocean views.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The roofdeck makes for a beautiful view of the rolling mountains and a chance to sip your morning coffee.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
It was renewed for Season 2 that April, but rumors of behind-the-scenes strife (that Stiller later denied) and last year’s dual Hollywood strikes pushed back production, with cameras finally rolling this January.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Next will be Pier Top, a lavish lounge rotating atop the 17th-floor of the hotel tower that is expected to open in February, according to the resort’s website.Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Under the new measure, the role of the chief justice would become a rotating position.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Residents in Sacramento saw ornaments on a Christmas tree sway, water sloshing in a swimming pool, and a computer swaying for a few seconds, according to the Los Angeles Times.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, plop that island somewhere near the Equator and a warm, tingly feeling is almost guaranteed to follow from the radiant sun and swaying palms.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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Venture funding has begun pouring back into crypto.Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But, in the tumult of the snap election, dubious and outright vile comments came pouring forth.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Strong to very strong shaking was felt near the earthquake's epicenter, according to a USGS intensity map, with Carson City and Reno seeing light to moderate shaking.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our testers loved that this show-stealing eyeliner was easy to maneuver thanks to its angular tip that painted pigmented, smear-proof lines — gliding smoothly across mature eyelids with wrinkles, too.Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Central to their operations are specialized vehicles designed to conquer any environment—whether traversing rugged landscapes, gliding over water or entering conflict zones.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
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The company operates 5 luxury travel and cruising brands out of offices in London, New York, Melbourne, Split, Athens, and Cape Town.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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So, what if cruising alone as a woman could be just as fulfilling?Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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