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verb

as in to rotate
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis the telescope is mounted on a tripod so you can easily pivot it for viewing in any direction

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Recent Examples of pivot
Noun
The Savant is the latest show to undergo a significant pivot following Kirk's death. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025 The brand’s pivot into athleticwear isn’t a total surprise. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Early in the fourth quarter, with the Broncos needing a conversion on fourth-and-1, Nix rolled out after a play-action fake and glanced toward RJ Harvey flaring out of the backfield, then quickly pivoted deeper to Sutton for a 22-yard gain. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025 Most of Sikorski’s staff came from within GM, Garbe said, while a few were volunteers that answered the call during COVID-19 when the automaker pivoted to production of personal protection equipment. Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pivot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivot
Noun
  • Dorsey fans will recognize some of the core styles, such as the Theodora bracelet, the drop Porter earrings, or the James necklace, featuring the new moissanite stones.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The counter-rotating rotors remove the need for a tail rotor, while adjustable tail vanes provide smooth yaw control by catching the airflow.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
  • For adventurous diners, Wednesday nights offer a rotating off-menu experience called Wednesday Night Raw.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today, the experience is all that and much more, and Sandals’ adults-only properties consistently rank among the best all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, thanks to the blend of tropical pleasures and authenticity based in Jamaican roots.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then, lift your chest and push your hips forward to swing the kettlebell up in front of the body.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Indeed, the designs swing between minimalist and maximalist.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Stay Active, Stay Connected Ave Maria Town Center is the picturesque heart of the community and was designed to inspire connection and support an active lifestyle.
    Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
  • If ingested in large enough quantities, this plant also can cause heart rhythm abnormalities, seizures and death.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Today, school districts can purchase attack drones, white boards that turn into bunkers, and bullet-proof glass film, among a coterie of other high-tech products.
    Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
  • At the other extreme, Zankov turned argyle into a mix of color and geometry that reads maximalism at its best.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That a collaborative hive is the essence of bee-ness is a common misconception.
    Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the essence of Mars in Scorpio sharpens your focus and heightens your passion around career matters.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Like Pulido, crowds of attendees lined the streets to see musicians performing banda and mariachi music, followed by groups in traditional charro attire riding their horses and ballet folklórico dancers spinning in their long, colorful skirts.
    Nicole Chavez, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
  • This ride spins you and shakes you around while blasting electronic music and a dazzling display of flashing lights.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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