Thesaurus results for ROTATING

rotating

verb

present participle of rotate

as in spinning

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis rotate the mirror 180 degrees

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as in revolving

to move in circles around an axis or center with mirrors on three sides, she rotated all around to see how the dress looked on her

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Recent Examples of rotating Alofaituli, who didn’t start, had been rotating a bit with Congdon at left guard prior to this. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026 There's also mammal dioramas, live animals, and other rotating exhibits. — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026 Some of the debris swirling in the rotating disk is a remnant from planetary formation. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 France, which holds the rotating presidency of the G-7 group, made the announcement in a statement released after videoconference talks over which French President Emmanuel Macron presided. — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The rotating cast of Ireland’s powerful drama includes Lupita Nyong'o, Phillipa Soo, and Edie Falco, with a fleet of veteran stage performers in supporting roles. — Carey Purcell, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 France holds the rotating presidency of the G7 group and made the announcement in a statement released after videoconference talks that Macron presided over. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 What can’t go unremarked upon, though, is the surpassing wonder of Dennis Gassner and Richard Johnson’s production design, a near-Brechtian marvel of diaphanous screens, rotating parts, and other ingenious devices. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026 Cherished relatives died alone in hospital rooms surrounded by sterile machines and an ever-rotating set of masked medical personnel. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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A week after Sony releases The Social Reckoning, Bleecker Street will open Musk, Alex Gibney’s head-spinning documentary, running close to four hours, about the rise and rise of Tesla titan Elon Musk.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
The motor is inspired by aerospace engineering, spinning at 125,000rpm to generate exceptionally strong suction power.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of spinning

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Real-world experience with alternative fuels in commercial shipping Achieving lower-emission logistics requires turning new technologies into practical, scalable solutions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
The Vikings erupted for 21 fourth-quarter points, turning what had looked like a rout into a one-possession game.

— D’Joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of turning

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Schlittler sent his hometown Red Sox packing last October, striking out 12 while twirling eight scoreless innings in Game 3 of the 2025 Wild Card Series.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026
At one point, he could even be seen lifting her up and twirling her around the beach.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of twirling

Verb

The woman denied the allegations, and Ross hit her in the chest several times, the report says, and choked her, restricting her breathing by twisting the collar of her hoodie.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
For much of the 1990s and 2000s, Guatemala had been twisting its way toward democracy, but corruption networks and drug traffickers had insinuated themselves into the country’s institutions.

— Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of twisting

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Inside the prayer hall, the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet unfurls with swirling floral patterns, and chandeliers echo date palms and blossoms.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Despite the extensive commentary swirling around the burros, surprisingly little is known about the herd itself.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of swirling

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Some do impromptu handstands against the wall, their feet tapping to the music; others migrate to adjacent gym equipment, pulsing on workout rings, swinging on knotted climbing ropes or swiveling their hips on a Bosu balance ball.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
When the camera is attached to the three-axis gimbal, its shooting orientation can be adjusted simply by swiveling the touchscreen.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of swiveling

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