as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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Recent Examples of gyration
At the same time, the policy gyrations have added to the climate of uncertainty.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
His camera’s graceful gyrations render all the more explicit the inextricable bond of dramas and their landscapes, embodying the film’s ideal of a physical and aesthetic connection with nature—its preoccupations with the spiritual dimensions of landscape and climate, color and texture.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Avoid a short-term focus: There is a natural human tendency to make impulsive decisions based on the latest news headlines or market gyrations.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump suggested Tuesday that tariffs were critical for changing the U.S. economy, regardless of stock market gyrations.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
His camera’s graceful gyrations render all the more explicit the inextricable bond of dramas and their landscapes, embodying the film’s ideal of a physical and aesthetic connection with nature—its preoccupations with the spiritual dimensions of landscape and climate, color and texture.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Avoid a short-term focus: There is a natural human tendency to make impulsive decisions based on the latest news headlines or market gyrations.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump suggested Tuesday that tariffs were critical for changing the U.S. economy, regardless of stock market gyrations.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyration
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Here are seven easy bedroom decor ideas to welcome your bedroom into its spring era—just in time, because your new wardrobe rotation is going to need a worthy photo backdrop.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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While the two rookies, Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins, haven't been bad, the Red Sox likely don't want these two in the postseason rotation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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All that said, a clear data strategy has become necessary for companies to stay ahead of the curve and offers a unique competitive advantage in today's market.—
Ryan Masiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bateman pairs a mid-90s fastball with a high-spin curve, a low-80s slider and a changeup.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Give these new tunes a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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No matter the temperature outside, heated yoga, Pilates or spin classes are drawing in those eager to sweat it out.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some of them assented to a ceremonial final flight, a last twirl for the cameras and dignitaries, like the Parisian leg of the Tour de France.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Every awards show, including at last night’s 2025 Oscars, director Cole Walliser and his crew take their premium spot on the step and repeat, and proceed to capture A-list stars doing their best twirls and poses for both high-speed and slow-motion video clips.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyration. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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