rotation

noun

rō-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce rotation (audio)
Definition of rotationnext
as in spin
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 Meanwhile, in Sacramento, Karaban was pushing for a rotation spot with the rebuilding Kings. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 But solid bank earnings and a rotation beyond tech gave us reasons for optimism. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 But the preseason still allowed Splitter to test a variety of rotations in a deep Bulls roster that is designed to learn on the fly. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 Using this approach, scientists have managed to keep UTC aligned with UT1, time based on Earth’s rotation, within one second for nearly five decades, preventing world clocks from running amok. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rotation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotation
  1. spin
  2. curve
  3. roll
  4. wheel
  5. twirl
  6. revolution
  7. reel
Noun
  • Food and drink True to Miami form, Royal Palm South Beach offers its own spin on Latin and Caribbean flavors, especially at The Paloma Club, an alfresco restaurant overlooking the pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These see the vehicle spin in mid-air, much like a stunt plane, and thrust again to cushion its fall for a safe landing.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of spin
Noun
  • Solving a memory problem One particularly notable result concerns modular inversion, a mathematical operation used in elliptic-curve arithmetic.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sakurai is already ahead of the curve by leaning into the material’s brainless escapism.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of curve
Noun
  • The idea grew from her work at Sunshine, where Mayer’s team concluded that about 60% of a typical camera roll is worth sharing.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Battles over voter rolls, citizenship and federal authority There are secretary of state contests in 26 states this November.
    — Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • According to company representatives, the system can slash air resistance around the trailer wheels and suspension components.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The lines ebbed and flowed, but attendees seemed most excited to spin the wheel at the Allure Beauty Box station.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of wheel
Noun
  • Inside a historic church on Park Avenue, two dancers clothed in blue-and-pink brocade twirl up and down the aisles to a string-heavy soundtrack.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • The actress, who was styled by Karla Welch, adorned the look with a gold twirl necklace that was also part of the collection and featured on the runway paired with the same dress.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Definition of twirl
Noun
  • Major technology revolutions have always triggered dramatic boom-bust cycles.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Few contemporary authors embody that idea more than Becky Chambers, whose stories imagine alternative futures—not through grand revolutions or galaxy-spanning battles but through ordinary people trying to care for one another.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of revolution
Noun
  • Tu Duu-chih, who handled the film’s original sound mix, returned to help restore the Taiwanese soundtrack from six primary audio reels.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Schitt’s Creek star posted an Instagram reel Sunday night, slamming Gillis.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of reel

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“Rotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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