Synonyms for

Rolls

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

Definition

Rolls means to move by turning over and over or to make something into a cylindrical shape.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

sequences series successions arrays

Informal

batches lots groups stacks

Literary

streams flows cascades

Antonyms

stops pauses halts rests stays remains

Common collocations

  • rolls out
  • rolls up
  • rolls down
  • rolls over
  • rolls into
  • rolls away
  • rolls off

Word family

noun roll
verb roll
adjective rolling

Usage note

The word 'rolls' can refer to baked goods, a list of names, or the action of turning over. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The baker rolls the dough before baking it.
  2. The ball rolls down the hill.
  3. The dog rolls over for a belly rub.
  4. My friend rolls her hair with a curling iron.
  5. I like to roll sushi with my family.

Quotes

  • Life is like a camera, just focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot. Roll with it.
  • Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint you can on it. Roll with it!
  • If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one. Roll with it.

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