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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
The Yankees’ rotation depth includes Cody Poteet, who posted a 2.22 ERA over 24.1 innings last year, primarily as a spot starter; and Will Warren, a top pitching prospect who struggled to a 10.32 ERA in 22.2 innings as a rookie.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Will the beanie become part of her regular wardrobe rotation?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
The only instance in his coaching career was in 2018 when LeBron James left the Cavaliers high and dry with a rotation that nobody could win with.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
There are other ways than signing Corbin Burnes for the Orioles to upgrade their starting rotation this offseason.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Will the beanie become part of her regular wardrobe rotation?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
The only instance in his coaching career was in 2018 when LeBron James left the Cavaliers high and dry with a rotation that nobody could win with.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
There are other ways than signing Corbin Burnes for the Orioles to upgrade their starting rotation this offseason.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
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But behind the rosy corporate spin, there were some red flags.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hag’s side were left in a spin from the moment Gakpo opened the scoring and it was underpinned by Lisandro Martinez being bamboozled by Salah in the build-up to Gakpo’s second and Liverpool’s third.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, managers constantly seek ways to stay ahead of the curve.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The boom in hair perfume might be another area where the French are ahead of the curve.Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Brighten your day by making a luminary from a paper cup or toilet paper roll.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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While the scale is initially small in Hartford, the hope is that those firms will expand their worker rolls and expertise in Hartford and elsewhere in the state.Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
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Vibration or wobbling can indicate a bent wheel and a drop in air pressure can indicate a tire leak, both common fallouts from a pothole, said Justin Haynes, manager of the Firestone Complete Auto Care at 4920 Old Hickory Boulevard in Hermitage.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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It’s got tight 18-inch wheels wrapped in aggressive-looking Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires and weighs a hefty 5,540 pounds.Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The pandering works because Hilty’s an ace physical comedian, able to infuse the smallest wrist twirl with grandiosity, armed with a voice that goes from operatically Galinda to the brass blare of moving the line.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Take a twirl under the disco ball, sip a Negroni by the saltwater pool, or simply vibe out next to Ernie, the property’s vintage VW bug.Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
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Their romance caused something of a revolution in those days, being dubbed Bennifer.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
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To be part of that revolution was really fascinating.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Gonzales' reel clocked up over 5 million views and almost 4,000 comments from other social-media users, many of whom found the sentiment relatable.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Florida Republican will enter the high-ranking position at a tenuous moment on the world stage, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, Ukraine’s war against Russia drags on, and Syria reels from the fall of the regime led by Bashar al-Assad.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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