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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
Their work also suggests the rock rotates completely about once an hour, which aligns with how a large celestial body should behave after being knocked off the moon or another object by a violent collision.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
To fix this, leaders should hold regular office hours with CEOs and directors, rotating participants and focusing on empowerment, not complaints.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In this image made from video provided by National Weather Service Portland office, a powerful storm also called a 'bomb cyclone' rotates off the U.S. West Coast on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
The outing gets underway April 4 in San Diego, with rotating support from Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial, plus a rotating lineup of Weedeater, Titan to Tachyons and the Hard-Ons with Poison Idea’s Jerry A.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 Nov. 2024
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
To fix this, leaders should hold regular office hours with CEOs and directors, rotating participants and focusing on empowerment, not complaints.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In this image made from video provided by National Weather Service Portland office, a powerful storm also called a 'bomb cyclone' rotates off the U.S. West Coast on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
The outing gets underway April 4 in San Diego, with rotating support from Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial, plus a rotating lineup of Weedeater, Titan to Tachyons and the Hard-Ons with Poison Idea’s Jerry A.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 Nov. 2024
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Trump hearing:Assassination attempt hearing turns volatile as Secret Service leader testifies So far no one else charged in Boston city councilor's public corruption case Levy said prosecutors with his office presented the case to a grand jury who indicted the city leader.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Amid the downpour that turned Interlagos into a battleground, painting the track in a chaotic gloss with puddles in the braking zones and spray obscuring vision, the two Frenchmen surprised the paddock and perhaps themselves.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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The company maintains $3.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with $4.0 billion available in revolving credit facilities.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Nov. 2024
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After all, a ballerina twirling in her jewelry box home keeps spinning no matter what is going on outside her little universe.Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Learn more › Good luck trying to twirl your fork around the world’s thinnest piece of spaghetti.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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While the sheer volume of generosity captured in a single day is staggering, Giving Tuesday is more than just an excuse to spin up a fundraising campaign.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Look no further than this Delsey luggage with eight spinning wheels for smooth maneuvering, interior divider pockets, and a locking handle.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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McAvoy’s two goals on Sunday swung the game in the Bruins’ favor.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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But should investors seek a high batting average or swing for the fences?Bill Stone, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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The biggest concern postgame was Williams’ ankle, which got twisted up at the end of the game.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Move your body in peculiar shapes, bring your arms above your head or twist at odd degrees.Margaret Cirino, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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This comfy accent chair comes with three pillows, swivels 360 degrees, and is stain-treated against errant spills and messes.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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The camera swivels 360 degrees and tilts to capture anything that moves in its radius.Nicol Natale, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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And through it all, Carnesecca was a swirling, kinetic presence on the sidelines, arms flailing, legs kicking, shirttails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing call.Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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There's also an order of marshmallow potion macchiato with 18 pumps of marshmallow ube swirl, two shots of vanilla flavoring, four shots of hazelnut, four shots of blueberry, four shots of coconut, 12 teaspoons of sugar and skim milk.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Rotate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotate. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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