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
There will always be some type of turmoil in the world that gets people nervous: war, geopolitical risks, market gyrations, increasingly high stock valuations, a global pandemic, a presidential election, and more.
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Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
After countless iterations of creators mimicking the hypnotic hip gyrations to Laila!’s trance-inducing voice, her internet earworm entered Billboard’s TikTok charts at Number Four in May.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Severe disruptions to demand and supply in many markets, gyrations in inflation and interest rates, as well as rapidly fraying global institutions have all torn at the foundations of the good macro operating system that had over decades worked well for business and investors alike.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
The Dow’s off 4%, the S&P’s down 6% and the Nasdaq suffered a 10% loss.
Or ponder these gyrations the same way analysts typically watch the housing market – looking at what’s happened in the past year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 5 Aug. 2024
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Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
After countless iterations of creators mimicking the hypnotic hip gyrations to Laila!’s trance-inducing voice, her internet earworm entered Billboard’s TikTok charts at Number Four in May.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
Severe disruptions to demand and supply in many markets, gyrations in inflation and interest rates, as well as rapidly fraying global institutions have all torn at the foundations of the good macro operating system that had over decades worked well for business and investors alike.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
The Dow’s off 4%, the S&P’s down 6% and the Nasdaq suffered a 10% loss.
Or ponder these gyrations the same way analysts typically watch the housing market – looking at what’s happened in the past year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
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Queen Camilla is shining one of Queen Elizabeth's tiaras, a brand new addition to her royal rotation.Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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For a snippet of the fourth quarter Friday, Malone abandoned his center rotation altogether.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Using flowing yet distorted elements — from the walls to the furniture and even the oversized circular light fixture — the store is meant to mirror the signature curves of the brand’s eyewear.Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keeler: Nix’s NFL curve reminds me of a young Labrador retriever.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
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Molly Tuttle Molly Tuttle put a colorful spin on the metallic trend in a quilt-like strapless gown covered in pinks and oranges.Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Roger Kumble’s 1999 film of the same title took Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ frequently adapted Les Liaisons Dangereuses and gave it a modern spin which, if nothing else, understood a lot of what was so pointedly twisty about it.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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In front of the camera, Gascón twirls in a silky, black, Lanvin gown.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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Cox’s twirl onto the step and repeat made a waiting guest’s jaw quite literally drop.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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