Synonyms for

Rolling

Verb / ˈrəʊlɪŋ / Another word for rolling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving or progressing easily or smoothly

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

revolving tumbling oscillating progressing

Informal

going moving happening on the go

Literary

surging undulating billowing

Antonyms

still stationary static immobile unmoving fixed

Common collocations

  • rolling stone
  • rolling hills
  • rolling out
  • rolling thunder
  • rolling in
  • rolling eyes
  • rolling wave
  • rolling stock

Word family

noun roll
verb roll
adjective rolling
adverb rollingly

Usage note

The adjective 'rolling' often describes continuous movement or a series of waves or hills. It can also refer to something in the process of being implemented or introduced.

Example sentences

  1. The rolling waves crashed against the shore.
  2. She was rolling the dough to make cookies.
  3. The car was rolling down the street.
  4. The ball kept rolling and rolling.
  5. They were rolling out the red carpet for the celebrity.

Quotes

  • Life is like a camera, just focus on what's important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot. - Unknown
  • The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning. - Ivy Baker Priest
  • The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. - Traditional

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