as in to rotate
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the cat swiveled one ear to listen to a sound outside swiveled around in his office chair
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Recent Examples of swivel
Initial pictures also show a pair of seat belts on the swiveling front-facing rear bench, so you there ought to be two sleeping berths to accommodate those two extra people.
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New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
The mantis arches above the grass, head swiveled impossibly.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
One camera mounted atop a parking structure can swivel 360 degrees and its zoom function offers a detailed view of a parking lot of an apartment complex across the road.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The pair stood almost motionless in the middle of the road, ears swiveling, eyes calm but watchful.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
The mantis arches above the grass, head swiveled impossibly.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
One camera mounted atop a parking structure can swivel 360 degrees and its zoom function offers a detailed view of a parking lot of an apartment complex across the road.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The pair stood almost motionless in the middle of the road, ears swiveling, eyes calm but watchful.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivel
Verb
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What to expect Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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For a gastronomic gem, Riverhorse on Main features a rotating menu that often showcases fresh fish dishes and inventive takes on wild game, accompanied by live music.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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The election will be a test of whether Mamdani, and his focus on lowering the cost of living, can bring back nonwhite voters who swung to the right.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the Ferris wheel goes, the cars are supposed to swing with it, but it got stuck.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Yuileta Lopez, a teen growing up in Texas, decides to turn her anger and outrage into activism.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The surge in demand is already driving up energy prices and fueling political backlash as sprawling data centers turn into election-season flashpoints in the communities where they are being constructed.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under intense pressure from all angles, Gonzalez spun with the ball, taking out three men, and found Doku.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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On nights when Nova’s feeling sleepy, Poppy happily entertains herself with her mountain of toys — or by spinning in happy circles to reclaim that elusive tail.—
Evan Moore
November 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its cities have narrow and twisting streets.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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These clogs feature an adjustable slingback strap with buckle closure to safely secure your feet in the shoes (no one wants to twist an ankle).—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The loudest section left belonged to a group of shirtless men twirling their shirts overhead as Colorado trailed 52-14.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Battered by the global TV advertising downturn and shareholder squabbles, the company has been attempting to pivot to a digital-first model centered around streamer Joyn, while at the same anchoring its overnight ratings and build sellable global formats.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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What Netflix is great at, more than any other legacy media company, is pivoting and reacting to a hit, capitalizing on what audiences are responding to on its platform.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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Intrigue continues to swirl about where a future ballpark, and associated new development, could go after Jackson County voters rejected a sales tax in 2024 that would have helped fund a site in the Crossroads.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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But for months, rumors that he was accused of espionage have been swirling inside Cuba.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Swivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swivel. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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