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as in to rock
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the car suddenly was rolling as high winds swept across the bridge
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as in to turn
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
in order to knock your opponent off balance, you have to roll the log when he least expects it
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
rolled her head around her shoulders to loosen herself up
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as in to drift
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
called the roll of people supposed to be in the class
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Recent Examples of roll
Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Stand tall, shoulders rolled and feet hip-width apart.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
The cost is based on a 14-pound turkey plus using Meijer brand ingredients to make the traditional side dishes, rolls and pumpkin pie for dessert.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
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More than 300 migrants a day were rolling into Denver, just over 4,000 were living in shelters and hundreds more were sleeping on the street.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Stand tall, shoulders rolled and feet hip-width apart.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The project moves seamlessly through the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with recent generations of the family contributing tracks ranging from contemporary country to vibrant rock & roll.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
The cost is based on a 14-pound turkey plus using Meijer brand ingredients to make the traditional side dishes, rolls and pumpkin pie for dessert.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
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The show has covered other reality favorites, like Toddlers and Tiaras and Hell’s Kitchen, and America’s Next Top Model will round out the first season of this docuseries.Sara Belcher, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Add in your favorite new mystery novel, a wool blanket and some Earl Gray to really round out the wintry vibes and stay cozy until spring has sprung.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Severe storms rumbled to life early Wednesday afternoon in parts of Kansas and Nebraska and quickly pushed into parts of Iowa and Missouri.Robert Shackelford, Taylor Ward and Eric Zerkel, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Highlighted by George Kittle’s 43-yard reception and rumble down to the goal line, and punctuated by Isaac Guerendo’s short touchdown run, the 49ers are in front.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Although this is Kardashian’s latest fashion choice, the TV personality previously rocked the piercing.Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Along with many of the stars and hopefuls at Chicago’s 1971 Black Expo, Minnie Riperton waited patiently backstage to approach the blind musician rocking characteristically in his chair.David Rensin, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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As temperatures are actually starting to turn, this Black Friday clothing sale couldn’t come at a better time for those of us who weren’t prepared to face the elements.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Palm Springs hated his AIDS memorial design, but the artist turned the debacle into redemption.Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Pinky Ring keeps the drinks flowing and music going all night long.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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To fix this, leaders should hold regular office hours with CEOs and directors, rotating participants and focusing on empowerment, not complaints.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In this image made from video provided by National Weather Service Portland office, a powerful storm also called a 'bomb cyclone' rotates off the U.S. West Coast on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The small projector lives on any nightstand or table, casting a slowly drifting sky of stars across the ceiling and walls.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Piano arpeggios drift in on the soundtrack, suggesting something lighter and more accepting even as the music flirts with atonality.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Later that night, Barney is growling at something outside when Pip receives an ominous message from an unknown number.Fletcher Peters, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
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If your stomach is growling close to bedtime, Dr. Burkhart recommends eating something light and easy to digest, like a banana with soy milk or even a small amount of soup.Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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