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as in rounding
to form into a round compact mass
rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it
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as in rocking
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the car suddenly was rolling as high winds swept across the bridge
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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
in order to knock your opponent off balance, you have to roll the log when he least expects it
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as in flowing
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in revolving
to move in circles around an axis or center
rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up
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as in drifting
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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Recent Examples of rolling
Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
Two recent studies in Nature found that some storms are indeed at a rolling boil—one that emits powerful bursts of gamma rays, not steam.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The first layoffs were initiated on Sept. 10 and will continue on a rolling basis until the end of this year, the company said.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
Two recent studies in Nature found that some storms are indeed at a rolling boil—one that emits powerful bursts of gamma rays, not steam.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Swipe the smaller roller horizontally over the under-eyes, then finish the massage off by rolling the small end from the bottom of the lip toward the chin.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Integrating rotating detonation rocket engine Venus Aerospace enhanced the traditional ramjet concept by integrating a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) into the VDR2.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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This highly efficient system of a centerline propeller and a rotating thruster behind allowed De Voogt’s naval architects to fashion a hull shape with an optimized, upswept after body for less turbulence and a quieter wake.Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Come on, just look at its azure waters, its white sand beaches, and swaying palm trees — not to mention its fantastic food, culture, history, and adventure opportunities.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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Another picture shows the proud daughters wearing black headphones and swaying their arms above their heads as their dad sings.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Although Bailey has not announced the same news, fans’ thoughts about the breakup began pouring in, with some skeptical and others applauding the split.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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As communities in some areas begin to rebuild and families embark on the long road to recovery, relief efforts have started pouring in from across the country.Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Let the potatoes and garlic stand in the pot for 1 minute, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid evaporates.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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That makes these companies almost impossible to change without industry-shaking upheaval.Nilay Patel, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Existing hypersonic systems primarily rely on glide bodies, which are launched to high altitudes and speeds by rockets before gliding back down.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eye-catching new vessels, from luxury liners gliding through the Caribbean and Mediterranean to expedition ships exploring remote polar regions, offer something for nearly every type of traveler.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Milwaukee had opened up a two-run lead in the seventh inning and appeared to be cruising thanks to back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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So, is cruising the right vacation for you?David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolling. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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