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
Total consumption has held up remarkably well despite gyrations in prices and wages, delivering strong growth and punting away persistent fears of recession.
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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
But companies that figure out how to adapt to the gyrations of the transition will thrive—while those that can’t adapt will struggle or fail.
—Justin Worland / Detroit, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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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
But companies that figure out how to adapt to the gyrations of the transition will thrive—while those that can’t adapt will struggle or fail.
—Justin Worland / Detroit, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
Noun
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Castillo has been a consistent force in the Mariners' rotation.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The menu changes seasonally, but their famous chicken liver — served on brioche bread with pickled prunes, inspired by Anthony Bourdain — is always in rotation.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the star has consistently been ahead of the curve with her sculptural and futuristic red carpet looks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Suarez Bakery and Barra Tres Leches French Toast: This delicious spin on a classic French toast, using three types of milk, is only available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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In these times, people like to point to certain things and bring a negative political spin to it.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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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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Sill and Bill wore their curls to do some skating twirls.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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