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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 rotations
Charlotte was hit hard — not just at key positions, but across the depth chart, affecting special teams units and even scout team rotations.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Brown said his rotations could change any day.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
But Shaffer put Denning out there a few rotations and then the freshman/sophomore duo of Henry Kim and David Beamer stepped up and got some key blocks the rest of the way.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Power of the motor Power is measured in horsepower, amps, watts and rotations per minute.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Arsenal are very good at using these sorts of rotations to generate ball progression.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
With no Durant, who the Rockets hope will return for Game 2 on Tuesday night, Houston coach Ime Udoka cycled through multiple lineup rotations with mixed results.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Also, to fill the gap created by the administration's own firings, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized sending military lawyers (known as JAGs) to serve as temporary immigration judges for six-month rotations.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Operators feed uranium gas into centrifuges that spin between 50,000 and 70,000 rotations per minute, Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, said on Substack on Tuesday.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Brown said his rotations could change any day.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
But Shaffer put Denning out there a few rotations and then the freshman/sophomore duo of Henry Kim and David Beamer stepped up and got some key blocks the rest of the way.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Power of the motor Power is measured in horsepower, amps, watts and rotations per minute.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Arsenal are very good at using these sorts of rotations to generate ball progression.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
With no Durant, who the Rockets hope will return for Game 2 on Tuesday night, Houston coach Ime Udoka cycled through multiple lineup rotations with mixed results.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Also, to fill the gap created by the administration's own firings, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized sending military lawyers (known as JAGs) to serve as temporary immigration judges for six-month rotations.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Operators feed uranium gas into centrifuges that spin between 50,000 and 70,000 rotations per minute, Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, said on Substack on Tuesday.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotations
Noun
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That is, their free electron spins will align with the magnetic field.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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While the exact preparation of the original remains sacrosanct, that hasn’t stopped other Louisville establishments from putting their own spins on it.—
Rich Warren,
Saveur,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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None have wheels or are actually mobile like an RV or trailer.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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An adjustable tie waistband allows for a comfortable fit while the fabric hugs the curves of your hips and flares at mid-calf for a fun, spring-ready finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dispatch curves determine which plants run when, whereas reserve scheduling ensures backup capacity is always available.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And the reason for that is precisely because Apple’s products go through revolutions only rarely.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Architectural revolutions in health care are rare, and institutions do not easily relinquish their position at the center of the record.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Rotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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