Thesaurus results for ROTATIONS

rotations

noun

plural of rotation

as in spins

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 Glamour editors drew on recent footwear testing and the shoes that have stayed in their workwear rotations for multiple seasons, narrowing the list to pairs that have proved comfortable, versatile, and easy to style. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026 Diversification is one leg of the risk management stool, offering a hedge against market rotations that occur when certain sectors, industries, or themes fall out of favor. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Eventually, no mix of rotations in that quarter worked as the Liberty recorded just 11 points in the period and trailed by 12 going into halftime. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Staying up to date on your car’s regular maintenance, such as oil changes, brake checks and tire rotations, can have a positive impact on its selling price. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Spinal rotations When sitting for over an hour, our spine can become impacted as pressure builds on the discs in our lumbar spine. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Charlotte students will complete clinical rotations at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and other regional Atrium Health facilities. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 The Valkyries offense took a while to get going, but the rotations were playoff-esque from the start. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 But even though her voice has been in R&B rotations for close to a decade, last year changed the conversation. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Pinterest says Gen Z and Millennials are putting their own spins on trends rather than copying them, a sign that visible under-eyes and lived-in finishes could outlast the tired girl label itself.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Eleven million sales in America, countless radio spins and nearly a billion Spotify streams, and the copyright is Parton’s alone, bringing in millions of dollars on its own as a sizable piece of the icon’s expansive business empire.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of spins

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Electricity travels from the rotating wheels through a custom conductive hub to a solar controller built into the frame.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Early bird prices for the device, which resembles a GoPro on wheels, start at $549, with shipping scheduled to begin in October.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of wheels

Noun

The family member had retrieved Molano’s vehicle and found the five large crates of cinnamon rolls inside.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Erewhon stores have become tourist destinations, with people posting videos on social media of themselves visiting and trying foods such as raw vegan cinnamon rolls and buffalo cauliflower.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rolls

Noun

Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
The curves ahead are posted at a third of my current speed, but the big Brembos scrub off velocity easily, and the Slingshot rails through corner after corner.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of curves

Noun

For comparison, regular drone propellers can rotate at several thousand revolutions per minute.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
From the viewpoint of the bourgeoisie, both Jews and the aristocracy advocated revolutions and radical change, and thus both attacked the status quo.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

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