revolved; revolving
1
: to turn over at length in the mind : ponder
revolve a scheme
2
a
obsolete
: to cause to go round in an orbit
b
1
: recur
2
a
: to ponder something
b
: to remain under consideration
ideas revolved in his mind
3
a
: to move in a curved path round a center or axis
b
: to turn or roll round on an axis
4
: to have or come to a specified focus : center
—usually used with around
the dispute revolved around wages
Synonyms
Examples of revolve in a Sentence
As the gear revolves, it turns the other gears.
The Earth revolves on its axis.
The software allows you to revolve images.
Recent Examples on the Web
Over the course of our conversation, a revolving cast of supporting characters—dancers, academics, the members’ own children—clambered onto the bus to weigh in on a question or two before vanishing.
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Brad Sanders, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2024
But after the team announced that Brooks-Moon would not return to the booth following unsuccessful contract negotiations, CJ Silas was tabbed to announce the team’s first home series as part of a revolving cast throughout the season.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Swedes popularized the buffet in America with a revolving smorgasbord at the 1939 World’s Fair.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Many appeared to be leaning on the installment loans while also shouldering high rates on revolving credit card balances, the agency said.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
At 2:45, a pair of revolving sirens threw blue beams around the room: The system that maintained the plant’s water levels had been disabled, and one of its tanks began to fill at an alarming rate.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2024
For the second year, a revolving, reflective Oscar will serve as the centerpiece atop the Dolby Ballroom’s main bar that features art from best picture nominees.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Prina Shah Color cycles and ancient Indian teachings also underlie Prina Shah’s mixed-media paintings, whose intricate details revolve in hundreds of concentric circles.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Crennel's legacy as a coach revolves more around his time as a defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
Brad Sanders, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2024
But after the team announced that Brooks-Moon would not return to the booth following unsuccessful contract negotiations, CJ Silas was tabbed to announce the team’s first home series as part of a revolving cast throughout the season.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Swedes popularized the buffet in America with a revolving smorgasbord at the 1939 World’s Fair.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Many appeared to be leaning on the installment loans while also shouldering high rates on revolving credit card balances, the agency said.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
At 2:45, a pair of revolving sirens threw blue beams around the room: The system that maintained the plant’s water levels had been disabled, and one of its tanks began to fill at an alarming rate.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2024
For the second year, a revolving, reflective Oscar will serve as the centerpiece atop the Dolby Ballroom’s main bar that features art from best picture nominees.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
Prina Shah Color cycles and ancient Indian teachings also underlie Prina Shah’s mixed-media paintings, whose intricate details revolve in hundreds of concentric circles.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Crennel's legacy as a coach revolves more around his time as a defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
—Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Revolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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