revolve around

verb

revolved around; revolving around; revolves around
1
: to move around (something) in a path that is similar to a circle
The planets revolve around the sun.
2
: to have (someone or something) as a main subject or interest
The discussion revolved around the question of repairing the roads.
His life revolves around playing basketball.
He thinks the world revolves around him.

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The 2013 film revolved around Theodor Twombly, played by Joaquin Phoenix, who develops a relationship with the voice assistant. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 Those talks have revolved around creating a new route that would be one path with entry and exit lanes, Baghaei said Monday. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 Many of the shortcomings identified by the review revolve around the Bonita shelter, whose closure has been delayed. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 My summer wardrobe pretty much revolves around one thing—linen pants. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolve around

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“Revolve around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolve%20around. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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