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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the salesclerk revolved the glass display case so I could see the watchbands on the reverse side
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as in spinning
to move in circles around an axis or center
the sidereal day measures the time it takes the Earth to revolve completely about its axis with respect to the fixed stars
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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
for the next several hours he kept revolving the cryptic message in his mind, trying to make sense of it
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Recent Examples of revolving
One of the contributing factors to this issue is that, unlike mortgages, auto loans or student loans, which follow predictable payment schedules, credit card debt is revolving and high-interest.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The hippo features a revolving bottle rack, glass storage, ice bucket, and serving tray, from which its previous owner reportedly served chips and salsa.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Despite a disappointing record, there has been room for optimism among Giants fans, revolving mainly around the franchise’s rookie talents.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Creating a revolving load fund for affordable housing projects.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Live music adds to the evening energy, particularly on weekends, with rotating performers across Paralía, Luma, the lobby, and the Rum Bar.—
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Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.—
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The next morning, Helen sits at the kitchen table, pinching one of the seed pods that Thiago gave her between her thumb and forefinger and spinning it like a top.—
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One way to understand the head-spinning nature of being an American over the past couple of decades is that this debate—one that history seemed to have settled in Locke’s favor—is alive again.—
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Still, at least some are already contemplating a return to their homeland.—
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After months of rumors about the downtown location, in January the company confirmed plans to shut down its stores in DOCO and the Sunrise Mall — the struggling retail center in Citrus Heights where city officials are contemplating eminent domain.—
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And for those pondering their futures, going out with a win sure beats the alternative.—
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Just pondering the logistics of building and running La Selva was as incredible to me as the nature that surrounded us.—
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Weekly mopping might help to prevent food, dirt, and debris from turning into mold, which could damage your grout.—
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But the momentum in the NFL’s longest-running rivalry seems to be turning, with the Bears beating the Packers for the third time in the past five games.—
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Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.—
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Many Americans are debating whether the shooting was justified after videos taken by bystanders and cellphone footage from the officer were released, leading to protests around the country.—
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The trailer opens with the ominous tones on Also sprach Zarathustra and an image of a Presley nervously twirling his ring and tapping his foot.—
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There was the six-member step team, two girls twirling flags and three more spinning rings.—
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In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.—
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In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.—
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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolving. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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