Synonyms of pivot

pivot 1 of 2

noun

ˈpi-vət 

as in core

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• core
• root
• heart
• essence
• point
• kernel
• sum
• nucleus
• centerpiece
• meat
• net
• crux
• bottom line
• nub
• keynote
• gist
• direction
• sum and substance
• pith
• drift
• bull's-eye
• theme
• subject
• nubbin
• tenor
• meat and potatoes
• the long and short
• course
• content
• body
• substance
• hypothesis
• proposition
• thesis
• purport

pivot

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotate
• swing
• turn
• spin
• twist
• twirl
• swivel
• swirl
• wheel
• revolve
• roll
• whirl
• screw
• crank
• unscrew
• reel
• wind
• coil
• circulate
• twiddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pivot

Noun

Katie does an excellent pivot and tells everyone that Jay also said Kriste was a Traitor. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Her content often addresses wardrobe pivots, thrifting and managing dynamic sizing. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

The move makes sense for Versant Media, which owns Fandango as well as the Oxygen brand, which has pivoted to true-crime in recent years. — Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

When Boeing began using the company’s technology in aerospace manufacturing, however, GelSight pivoted. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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