revolve
verb (used without object)
to move in a circular or curving course or orbit.
revolved
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past participleof revolve.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof revolve.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
revolveverb (used without object)to move in a circular or curving course or orbit.
Example Sentences
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For 60 years, Cuban life revolved around a small well-thumbed ration book used by families to buy subsidized goods in state-run stores.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Writing meetings revolved around discussion of childhood memories and experiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
For at least a year her life "revolved" around trying to recover from their relationship, and she says managing the impact on her mental health will be a lifelong undertaking.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
So much of the extensive press tour for “Practical Magic 2” — based on the 2021 novel “The Book of Magic” written by Alice Hoffman — has revolved around the original film’s tepid reception.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
He revolved it slowly between his fingers, like a dream-interpreter who isn’t getting all the facts in the case.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
