adjective
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moving around a central axis
revolving door
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(of a fund) constantly added to from income from its investments to offset outgoing payments
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(of a letter of credit, load, etc) available to be repeatedly drawn on by the beneficiary provided that a specified amount is never exceeded
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Example Sentences
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Nehls only disclosed a handful of bank accounts, stock and a mutual fund — all worth less than $15,000, while listing liabilities in the form of revolving credit from three credit card companies.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Experian has a few theories: “Credit-card issuers may review your credit reports for signs of financial instability, such as excessive balances on revolving accounts, late payments or frequent cash advances.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Mora has been mired in a contract dispute with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co. revolving around his nectarine crop for the last few years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The calls are comforting, revolving around familiar topics such as health and the weather.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The Pottses had a revolving wash line in the backyard that I enjoyed spinning when it was empty.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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