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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the Earth completes a single rotation around its axis in approximately 24 hours
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Recent Examples of rotation
Fonio is planted in rotation with Bambara groundnuts, and indigo fields around them.
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Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Gausman could join the Cubs rotation and replace Ben Brown, who has a 6.39 ERA in 10 starts this season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Both of those setbacks arrive at a time when the Padres had been considering a six-man rotation to get through a series of long stretches of games.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
Mountaineering Wavelength Blanket Best Shoe Deals Step into summer activities with a fresh footwear rotation.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
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Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Gausman could join the Cubs rotation and replace Ben Brown, who has a 6.39 ERA in 10 starts this season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Both of those setbacks arrive at a time when the Padres had been considering a six-man rotation to get through a series of long stretches of games.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
Mountaineering Wavelength Blanket Best Shoe Deals Step into summer activities with a fresh footwear rotation.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
Noun
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Urban sky-gazers take a contemporary spin on this Neolithic astronomy concept by pinpointing days when the sun seems to rise or set between a canyon of skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Bluey is being given a German spin with a dose of star power.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve Chicago Blackhawks players’ offseason plans include film work, yoga, house hunting and the World Championship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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Ramsay has a lavish gift for staging that sort of baroque rock ‘n’ roll breakdown.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Incline mats are perfect for beginners, specially designed to help guide users to do a basic roll.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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One of the most obvious instruments is a rotating wheel with little cups on the end that measures wind speed.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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That aggressive flavor and character is seen in the sharpened grille mesh as part of its unique front fascia, gloss black 20-inch wheels and navy blue and black interior exclusive to the model.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Swirling opens up the wine’s aromas, so give your glass a little twirl before sticking your nose in.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The tight, shiny skin weeps an oily iridescence that tints the light around the woman as she twirls, evidently delighted by her affliction.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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No industry is immune to the AI revolution, but how are brands using this technology to make consumer experiences better?—
Angus McDonald,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The most recent casualties in the wearable wars were supposed to herald the AI hardware revolution.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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This push mower is simple, doesn’t need gas or a charge, and is 30% easier to push than other reel mowers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Rush offense will show up on the highlight reels throughout the regular season, but forechecking offense can make the biggest difference in May and June.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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