revolving
adjective
re·volv·ing
ri-ˈväl-viŋ 
-ˈvȯl-,
also -ˈvä-viŋ,
or -ˈvȯ-viŋ
1
a
: tending to revolve or recur
especially
: recurrently available
b
: of, relating to, or being credit that may be used repeatedly up to the specified limit and is usually repaid in regular proportional installments
2
: turning around on or as if on an axis
a revolving platform
Examples of revolving in a Sentence
The band played on a revolving stage.
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That’s 10 seasons with mostly a revolving door of head coaches, new assistants, philosophies, and stylistic preferences.
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Shane Young, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
With Ekblad suspended and Dmitry Kulikov out the past 11 games with an upper-body injury, Maurice’s defense pairings have been a revolving door.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Style Seasonally Don’t let your glass cloche sit stagnant—use it as a revolving source of seasonal decor.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The Red Sox have since endured a revolving door of infielders, including Ian Kinsler, Eduardo Nuñez, Brock Holt, José Peraza, Christian Arroyo, and Bobby Dalbec, and lost too many games to count because of Infield defense, or lack thereof.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Shane Young, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
With Ekblad suspended and Dmitry Kulikov out the past 11 games with an upper-body injury, Maurice’s defense pairings have been a revolving door.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Style Seasonally Don’t let your glass cloche sit stagnant—use it as a revolving source of seasonal decor.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The Red Sox have since endured a revolving door of infielders, including Ian Kinsler, Eduardo Nuñez, Brock Holt, José Peraza, Christian Arroyo, and Bobby Dalbec, and lost too many games to count because of Infield defense, or lack thereof.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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