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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
The top position the Blue Jays need to upgrade is their starting rotation.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Hunter Dobbins’ return to the Boston Red Sox rotation lasted just 1 2/3 innings.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Losing Hartenstein or Dort would be a legitimate blow to the Thunder's rotation.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell know the quality of the rotation is going to make or break the Cubs' playoff hopes and success this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Hunter Dobbins’ return to the Boston Red Sox rotation lasted just 1 2/3 innings.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Losing Hartenstein or Dort would be a legitimate blow to the Thunder's rotation.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell know the quality of the rotation is going to make or break the Cubs' playoff hopes and success this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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To that end, visitors can take a spin in high-tech driving simulators, while an immersive video showcases the pageantry leading up to the big race’s start.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The Banana Cloud is like your favorite barbecue joint’s banana pudding—but better—and the The Old Farmer’s Almanac puts a new spin on the classic apple pie with top and bottom crusts made from cinnamon rolls.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The intrigue of what might be beyond the curve or around the corner takes the mind away from the size of the space and focuses it on the content of the garden.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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The right-hander’s fastball was on point early, and his knuckle curve tied the Reds up as the game went on.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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Instead, Wilson asked staff to focus on the finding that there were no problems with the fuel quality and no issues in the takeoff roll, which is the initial stage of takeoff when an aircraft accelerates on the ground.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Technically, the dances seem more from the swing band era than from rock ‘n’ roll, but that fits with the musical theater grounding of the rest of the show.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with a lime wheel, and enjoy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Front and rear lighting are included for daytime visibility in traffic or after-dark riding, and there's a full fender above each wheel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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Johnny Rotten) — inarguably the most iconic figure of the Seventies U.K. punk revolution — and the band was attempting to move forward without him following years of acrimony, nasty barbs in the press, and a massive legal row that brought band tensions to an all-time high.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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In fact, Prime members can snag this $400 stick vacuum with an impressive motor speed of 85,000 revolutions per minute for a whopping 73 percent off now.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Jay Bragg in her Instagram reel after she was surprised by her mother and sister in Paris.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Apply these principles to static posts, carousels, reels and videos.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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