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as in rounds
to form into a round compact mass
rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it
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as in rocks
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 turns
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 flows
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in rotates
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 glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
called the roll of people supposed to be in the class
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as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the squirrel did a quick roll and vanished up a tree
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Recent Examples of rolls
Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or slathering on dinner rolls—this spreadable treat is the secret ingredient to elevate all your holiday breakfasts and baked goods.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Other snaps in the carousel post featured a few other personal and professional highlights from Hailey's November — including images of some new Rhode products, a handful of selfies and a shot of some cinnamon rolls.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The on-site sushi bar slices and rolls made-to-order sashimi and handrolls, while The Patio—by Thomas Keller—offers poolside dining.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or slathering on dinner rolls—this spreadable treat is the secret ingredient to elevate all your holiday breakfasts and baked goods.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Other snaps in the carousel post featured a few other personal and professional highlights from Hailey's November — including images of some new Rhode products, a handful of selfies and a shot of some cinnamon rolls.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The on-site sushi bar slices and rolls made-to-order sashimi and handrolls, while The Patio—by Thomas Keller—offers poolside dining.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
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Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or slathering on dinner rolls—this spreadable treat is the secret ingredient to elevate all your holiday breakfasts and baked goods.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Other snaps in the carousel post featured a few other personal and professional highlights from Hailey's November — including images of some new Rhode products, a handful of selfies and a shot of some cinnamon rolls.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The on-site sushi bar slices and rolls made-to-order sashimi and handrolls, while The Patio—by Thomas Keller—offers poolside dining.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or slathering on dinner rolls—this spreadable treat is the secret ingredient to elevate all your holiday breakfasts and baked goods.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Other snaps in the carousel post featured a few other personal and professional highlights from Hailey's November — including images of some new Rhode products, a handful of selfies and a shot of some cinnamon rolls.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The on-site sushi bar slices and rolls made-to-order sashimi and handrolls, while The Patio—by Thomas Keller—offers poolside dining.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
Verb
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The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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That comes to light when the drones form the shape of a giant shopping bag which rotates in mid air.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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The bulk of the home is this cavernous room, where light either pours or peeks in through various sized windows.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Then investment really pours in.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The camera sways and various items around the room fall over.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
6 Dec. 2024
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The feeling of walking up to your property, putting the keys in the door but then the door just sways open.—
David Crown,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Dexter has a panicked, sickened feeling after seeing his first dead kid, and the whole experience shakes him to his core.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 Dec. 2024
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Looking around the restaurant patio at the Chateau Marmont, populated by folks famous and fame-adjacent, some whispering, others talking at a volume that seems less an invitation than a demand to eavesdrop, the filmmaker shakes his head and smiles.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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