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as in rotated
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 spun
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 pondered
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 revolved
It’s been a collective and a community of people that has kind of revolved, but there’s been a nucleus that has stayed the same.
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Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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After thirty minutes, Cohen and his chair were rotated ten degrees and measured again.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Culkin contemplated purchasing the home himself earlier this month.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Afterward, the couple contemplated consummating their engagement.Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024
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And recognition of Russian annexations is rightly considered a nonstarter for both Ukraine and its Western backers.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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While several threat trends and cybersecurity priorities persist each year, some new factors impacting the digital ecosystem should be considered in the next year.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gran’s butter yellow Cadillac was a welcome surprise in the school carpool line, her slightly off-key singing voice kept me entertained in the church pews on Sunday morning, and her dining room table was the joyful location of many family celebrations.Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since the south coast club committed the first of their 11 errors leading to goals, critics questioned Martin’s unwavering commitment to his principles, primarily the dedication to playing out from the back.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Deluxe Rooms have a balcony giving views over the lake, as well as walk-wardrobes, touch-pads for curtains and lights and hi-tech TVs that can be swivelled around to watch from bed or from the sofa area.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Judge Wiley swivelled in his leather chair toward the sixteen jurors seated in his jury box.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Revolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolved. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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