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as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center
with mirrors on three sides, she rotated all around to see how the dress looked on her
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Recent Examples of rotate
Today, visitors can stop in to see rotating contemporary art exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical productions, plus sweeping views over the Périgord countryside.
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Kimberley Lovato, AFAR Media, 4 Feb. 2025
Having already rotated through a few outfits just halfway through Sunday night's ceremony, Roan wore a sizable cone hat onstage.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
No one could have expected a surprise Nirvana reunion with a rotating cast of female singers standing in for the late Kurt Cobain, but that’s what fans received Thursday night with Dave Grohl behind the drums, Pat Smear on guitar and Krist Novoselic on bass.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
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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Kimberley Lovato, AFAR Media, 4 Feb. 2025
Having already rotated through a few outfits just halfway through Sunday night's ceremony, Roan wore a sizable cone hat onstage.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
No one could have expected a surprise Nirvana reunion with a rotating cast of female singers standing in for the late Kurt Cobain, but that’s what fans received Thursday night with Dave Grohl behind the drums, Pat Smear on guitar and Krist Novoselic on bass.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotate
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Travis Kelce consoled by Taylor Swift as retirement rumors swirl ➤ Chiefs' run at Super Bowl history turns into epic embarrassment: The blowout loss to the Eagles means no team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Klarna, which is preparing for a U.S. initial public offering, lost $10 million in the first nine months on $1.8 billion in sales and is finally turning quarterly profits.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including amendments to revolving credit facilities and related party loans.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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The sun provides heat and light, the moon keeps the tides in check, and the planets revolve nicely around a star that’s neither too small nor too large, and just the right temperature.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Sleek sea otters dive and twirl in a tank before awed visitors.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Customers say the fit is comfortable and not itchy, so your little princess can twirl fuss-free.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Weaving a fascination for lace A delicate jewel among textiles, lace is an elegant and deceptively simple creation whose appeal has been spun for centuries.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The atmosphere was electric, set to the rhythm of classic R&B hits spun by Abby the DJ, creating an inviting, soulful energy that filled the space.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Twins swung a minor trade on Thursday, trading utilityman Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Mavs swung another trade Tuesday, acquiring noted Celtics killer Caleb Martin from Philadelphia.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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To unlock, these cleats require a rotational foot movement, twisting your heel inward or outward, for safe disengagement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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Love twisted, then sprinted away from two Aggies defenders.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Fujinon glass is mounted to a projection arm that can rotate from flat in the body to stand 90 degrees proud, and then its head can swivel around by 360 degrees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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With Zankel Hall rearranged to put the piano at the center and the audience on four sides, Tao continually swiveled to emcee his own concert, as if to create a late-night, clubby atmosphere.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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Bring to a simmer over medium; simmer, stirring and swirling skillet occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, and chicken is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Sox went into camp last spring with trade rumors swirling around ace Dylan Cease.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Rotate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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