- 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
Example Sentences
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Though higher subscription tiers offer some pretty decent perks, like access to a rotating game catalog, unsurprisingly, Sony jacks up the price of this service every year.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Instead of rotating an object mechanically, the researchers built a radio frequency device whose properties are rapidly changed across both space and time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The events will take place at Reading's Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park in Leeds between 27 to 30 August, with artists rotating the days they perform.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
He added, however, that the “lifeblood of a bull market is rotation, and to see money rotating to other areas is a healthy sign.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
This courtyard is a garden of grass and roses, a gazebo with benches and a sleepily rotating fan.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
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