as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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Recent Examples of gyration
The company brought in $59 billion in revenues last year, but its size has not shielded it from economic gyrations.
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Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Total consumption has held up remarkably well despite gyrations in prices and wages, delivering strong growth and punting away persistent fears of recession.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
The league hired former Sinclair Broadcasting and FOX Sports Media Group exec Billy Chambers in 2023 as Executive Vice President, Local Media in anticipation of Diamond’s bankruptcy gyrations.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Excluding the pandemic gyrations in 2020, the quits rate hasn’t been lower than its current 1.9% since December 2014, while the separations rate, even including Covid, was last lower than the current 3.1% in December 2012.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Total consumption has held up remarkably well despite gyrations in prices and wages, delivering strong growth and punting away persistent fears of recession.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
The league hired former Sinclair Broadcasting and FOX Sports Media Group exec Billy Chambers in 2023 as Executive Vice President, Local Media in anticipation of Diamond’s bankruptcy gyrations.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Excluding the pandemic gyrations in 2020, the quits rate hasn’t been lower than its current 1.9% since December 2014, while the separations rate, even including Covid, was last lower than the current 3.1% in December 2012.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
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Cleveland was already really good and added a legitimate rotation player on the wing who can make open shots, defend and close games if needed.—
J. Robbins, J. Edwards and D. Mayberry,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Hefner is quickly building a reputation as a coach who can help transform scuffling back-end starters into frontline rotation options, and the Mets are hoping Montas can benefit from his coaching.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Not only is the market constantly changing, but so is technology and other tools that brands need to utilize to stay ahead of the curve.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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The network show — a relative rarity in the awards landscape — sees Bates putting a new spin on the old legal procedural made famous by Andy Griffith.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Escola also wrote the show, which puts a comic spin on history (Abraham Lincoln is a closeted gay man with a roving eye in this production, while Mary Todd, frustrated at being his beard and life in the White House, hits the sauce).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe Fettuccine With Collards And Bacon Ready for a twirl?—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2024
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The American Girl and Posh Peanut collaboration, which launches online on Thursday and is being detailed exclusively in Glamour, contains not just clothing like adorable twirl dresses and cozy PJs, but tableware, towels and blankets, and accessories.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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