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as in rounds
to form into a round compact mass
rolled up the wrapper from the straw and threw it
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as in rocks
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 turns
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 flows
to move in a stream
just lying on the beach, watching the clouds roll by
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as in rotates
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 glides
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
once we started rolling, everything went perfectly
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as in lists
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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as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the squirrel did a quick roll and vanished up a tree
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Recent Examples of rolls
Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Chicago has become a focal point for that standoff, with protesters gathering daily for weeks as Operation Midway Blitz rolls across the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Look no further than Dallas, which rolls into Denver with the best offense in the league after hanging 44 on the Washington Commanders last weekend.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
There's the one-PowerTube Bosch-mid-drive Orbea Muga that starts at €4,999 (about US$5,800), and the Nomad 2X that rolls for around $2,500 and sports a 750-W motor/70-mile endurance combination.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Champagne, caviar and lobster rolls for brunch?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
There are 21 seconds left in the second quarter when Brady Smigiel rolls to his left, sees no available receivers and decides to run for a touchdown himself.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The bridge also has a self-cleaning mechanism, where debris naturally rolls toward collection traps during tilting.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Once Hart rolls into the bar while curtain calls are happening down the block, the badmouthing begins in earnest and everything becomes marinated in bourbon and bitterness.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Great served over mashed potatoes or on crusty rolls topped with some melty cheese!
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Now the best offense in the league rolls into town, and Denver’s own offense hasn’t quite shown the consistent capability to win in a shootout (last Sunday notwithstanding).
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Highlights here include handmade pork and shrimp siu mai, Cantonese sticky rice with pork and mushrooms, turnip cake, barbecue pork buns, soup dumplings and shrimp rice rolls.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Bashas’ holiday meal includes stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, gravy, cranberry orange relish, a dozen rolls, and your choice of an 8-inch pumpkin or apple pie.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
In addition, nearly 800 properties that hadn’t been receiving city service for various reasons were determined to be newly eligible and added to the city’s customer rolls.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
And very thin bags — often presented in large rolls that shoppers tear off — are still legal for use in supermarkets for produce and meat.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Affleck sighs and rolls her eyes.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Chicago has become a focal point for that standoff, with protesters gathering daily for weeks as Operation Midway Blitz rolls across the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Look no further than Dallas, which rolls into Denver with the best offense in the league after hanging 44 on the Washington Commanders last weekend.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
There's the one-PowerTube Bosch-mid-drive Orbea Muga that starts at €4,999 (about US$5,800), and the Nomad 2X that rolls for around $2,500 and sports a 750-W motor/70-mile endurance combination.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Champagne, caviar and lobster rolls for brunch?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
There are 21 seconds left in the second quarter when Brady Smigiel rolls to his left, sees no available receivers and decides to run for a touchdown himself.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The bridge also has a self-cleaning mechanism, where debris naturally rolls toward collection traps during tilting.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Once Hart rolls into the bar while curtain calls are happening down the block, the badmouthing begins in earnest and everything becomes marinated in bourbon and bitterness.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
Grandma knows nothing beats her cinnamon rolls so why not make it into a can't-be-beat-casserole.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Great served over mashed potatoes or on crusty rolls topped with some melty cheese!
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Now the best offense in the league rolls into town, and Denver’s own offense hasn’t quite shown the consistent capability to win in a shootout (last Sunday notwithstanding).
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Highlights here include handmade pork and shrimp siu mai, Cantonese sticky rice with pork and mushrooms, turnip cake, barbecue pork buns, soup dumplings and shrimp rice rolls.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Bashas’ holiday meal includes stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, gravy, cranberry orange relish, a dozen rolls, and your choice of an 8-inch pumpkin or apple pie.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
In addition, nearly 800 properties that hadn’t been receiving city service for various reasons were determined to be newly eligible and added to the city’s customer rolls.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
And very thin bags — often presented in large rolls that shoppers tear off — are still legal for use in supermarkets for produce and meat.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls
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Making the press rounds lately, Stone’s wardrobe has featured many elevated shoe looks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her friend Jordan Firstman rounds out the main cast as Charlie, a celebrity stylist, and other compatriots will appear in cameos throughout the season.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Theo Johnson comes up with the ball and rumbles in for a 41-yard touchdown.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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At the mall’s free Rain Show feature, water literally pours out of the ceiling as dramatic thunder rumbles.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rudy rocks it as Frankenstein Tiny tot Rudy rocked a green-and-black Frankenstein hat and jacket, which cost around $20.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This 50-inch Hisense TV rocks a 4K UHD with HDR10 and Dolby Vision that make your shows pop.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Estonia also provides paid parental leave/benefit that can be used until a child turns three.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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To spot the exact moment water turns into exotic ice, scientists used powerful X-ray beams at a synchrotron.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The wheel rotates around to reveal several different tools, each of which locks into place via a steel spring for stable performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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These jets can begin to fan out as the nucleus of the comet rotates.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Giving a little will get you a lot while Venus glides through harmonious Libra.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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They are known to work in teams when hunting, and communicate with chirps, growls, whistles and body language.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Go grab your passport, a wad of bail money, and enough thirst for wine that growls at history and food that tastes like the ocean punched you in the mouth.—
John Noakes,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Rolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rolls. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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