- present participle of rotate.
rotating
Britishadjective
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revolving around a central axis, line, or point
the rotating blades of a helicopter
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passing in turn to each of two or more eligible parties
the rotating presidency of the EU
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Back in July, when a powerful semiconductor-led momentum trade endured a major crash, investors rotating into other sectors away from the AI trade limited the damage at the index level.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
LaManna improvised a stand to hold the fragile scroll while rotating it through an X-ray beam.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Disney's coverage also featured a vegetable platter being served and a rotating floor.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The network had been scheduled to be the primary TV representative for a rotating pool covering the president Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Oh God, they’re totally out of control,” Jupe says, rotating in her seat to look at her complimenter.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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