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as in rocks
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 turns
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 flows
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in rotates
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 glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
called the roll of people supposed to be in the class
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as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the squirrel did a quick roll and vanished up a tree
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Recent Examples of rolls
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
From there, the mock drafts are all over the place, which is always a sign for some fun, and even chaos, as the draft rolls along.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The Paramount Skydance deal rolls that debt over yet again.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Area rivers are all on a very gradual, downward trend but many will still be at the flood stage when Thursday’s system rolls through, according to King, who added that the rain will likely slow, if not halt those receding levels.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
As summer rolls into Charlotte, bringing its sunny skies and somewhat overwhelming humidity, there’s plenty to look forward to.
—Independent Picture House, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Debt consolidation rolls multiple debts into one loan or balance transfer card.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
In September, Bill McFarland delivered his great-grandfather’s collection of nitrate film rolls to the Library of Congress’ National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Any trigger that rolls through (cold front, outflow boundaries, remnants from yesterday's storms) will be enough to trigger storm development.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Critics also point out that government databases often have errors or have not been updated, and the cross-checks will lead to eligible voters being wrongly purged from voter rolls.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Proving nonprimary residence should be straightforward, based on tax rolls.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
For the first time in history, the present federal government intends to require states to remove people from voter rolls within 45 days of such notice, even though there are laws against that.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Lobster rolls and caviars are served as snacks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The rankings also took into account bar food, from vegan-cauliflower nachos to lobster rolls and celery confit.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Unaffordable rent, cinnamon rolls and reality TV are among the top stories from the Miami Herald on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
This includes maintaining accurate voter rolls, which, despite the noise to the contrary, states have historically done very well.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Joshua rolls past North Side Isabella Lambert threw a no-hitter and struck out 10 batters to lead Joshua past Fort Worth North Side 14-0 in 5 innings in their Class 5A Division II bi-district single-game series playoff on Thursday night at Joshua High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
From there, the mock drafts are all over the place, which is always a sign for some fun, and even chaos, as the draft rolls along.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The Paramount Skydance deal rolls that debt over yet again.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Area rivers are all on a very gradual, downward trend but many will still be at the flood stage when Thursday’s system rolls through, according to King, who added that the rain will likely slow, if not halt those receding levels.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
As summer rolls into Charlotte, bringing its sunny skies and somewhat overwhelming humidity, there’s plenty to look forward to.
—Independent Picture House, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Debt consolidation rolls multiple debts into one loan or balance transfer card.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
In September, Bill McFarland delivered his great-grandfather’s collection of nitrate film rolls to the Library of Congress’ National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Any trigger that rolls through (cold front, outflow boundaries, remnants from yesterday's storms) will be enough to trigger storm development.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Critics also point out that government databases often have errors or have not been updated, and the cross-checks will lead to eligible voters being wrongly purged from voter rolls.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Proving nonprimary residence should be straightforward, based on tax rolls.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
For the first time in history, the present federal government intends to require states to remove people from voter rolls within 45 days of such notice, even though there are laws against that.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Lobster rolls and caviars are served as snacks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The rankings also took into account bar food, from vegan-cauliflower nachos to lobster rolls and celery confit.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Unaffordable rent, cinnamon rolls and reality TV are among the top stories from the Miami Herald on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
This includes maintaining accurate voter rolls, which, despite the noise to the contrary, states have historically done very well.
—John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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The final day of the 2026 NFL Draft is upon us — and the Miami Dolphins should be quite busy as first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan rounds out his inaugural draft class.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The first one arrives after 10 this evening and will bring rain, and some storm rumbles to our area.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The whole mountain rumbles when an avalanche rolls off it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Woody Harrelson rocks a newsboy cap at the premiere of Animal Farm in New York City on April 21.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fiber is made using a process that turns sugarcane into the core ingredients for stretch yarn, the world’s largest spandex manufacturer said.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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With costs dropping 80% over the last decade, storage is the missing link that turns intermittent weather into a steady, reliable heartbeat for the grid.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Galante rotates groups through different rooms and keeps certain cats separate, balancing safety with giving each of them space to roam.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The second and third outs were called third strikes, both of them initially balls before All-Star catcher Realmuto challenged through the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), or so called robot umpires, that will be used in the regular season for the first time this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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