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
Empirical reality does not dictate the hallucinatory swirl of color or gyration of form in works that appear derived instead from celestial inspiration or interior visions.
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Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
The company brought in $59 billion in revenues last year, but its size has not shielded it from economic gyrations.
—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
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Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
The company brought in $59 billion in revenues last year, but its size has not shielded it from economic gyrations.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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Listen to this article Following a rash of rotation injuries to begin spring training, the Mets are having better luck with their starting staff this week.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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To minimize the disruption to the station's crew rotation schedule and on-going research, NASA opted to bump two astronauts from the next SpaceX Crew Dragon flight and to launch that mission, known as Crew 9, in late September with just two crew members on board.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While navigating the left curve, the HR-V driver activated her left turn signal and began to slow down to make a left turn into the driveway when the Accord driver, identified as Leblanc, allegedly struck the HR-V from behind causing the HR-V to strike a tree, the warrant affidavit said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Keeling Curve goes precipitously up; the curve of basic national responsibility is curving sharply down now.—
Bill McKibben,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tucked within its bouquet of lily of the valley, rose, and peony, wild strawberries add a berry-fresh spin to the whole garden fantasy.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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As an ever-expanding culinary hotspot, Baton Rouge’s local restaurants and bakeries add a unique flavor to the festivities, putting creative spins on the King Cake – from King Cake Calzones and Macarons to King Cake Sushi Rolls and Croissants.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The two ends are powered by separate motors, and the handle also twirls to create that come-hither motion that’s so well-suited for G-spot stimulation.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
SELF,
11 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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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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