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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
Whether this sectoral rotation persists will hinge on the consumer price index, dropping later today.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Perhaps more likely is that Cavan’s older brother Quinn Sullivan cracks the rotation in time for the tournament.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Spinning it one fifth of a full rotation lands it back on itself, leaving the original shape unchanged.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
For a 15-year-old, the next entry into their rotation could come from another high schooler or from a 20-year-old Project Pat song that’s catching fire on TikTok.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Perhaps more likely is that Cavan’s older brother Quinn Sullivan cracks the rotation in time for the tournament.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Spinning it one fifth of a full rotation lands it back on itself, leaving the original shape unchanged.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
For a 15-year-old, the next entry into their rotation could come from another high schooler or from a 20-year-old Project Pat song that’s catching fire on TikTok.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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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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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 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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Characters are built by choosing Ways, which function like skills, feats and class talents that modify dice rolls.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Other data, such as your camera roll settings or location, may be collected automatically.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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Explore The Outdoors & Wildlife Bike Through The Island Two wheels will get you far on this 7-mile stretch.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some even come on wheels, perfect for travel adventures.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
19 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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Its parent company, Ocean Approved, launched this consumer brand in 2019 and is leading a quiet, underwater revolution in American agriculture.—
Heide Brandes,
thehustle.co,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since no one else is abandoning the renewable energy revolution, the rest of the world will now look to China to help meet that demand.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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These communities exploded during the pandemic, as people stuck at home turned to reels of the animals munching on bamboo.—
Mara Hvistendahl,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Another shared how their 17-month-old son is allergic to peanuts and Flack's reel has encouraged them to test allergen foods on their toddler.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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