as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy
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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
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
In maximum-attack Track mode, the GTH’s front splitter slides forward by three inches, while a section of the rear spoiler pivots to a more aggressive angle.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Isaacman clarified to Big Think that NASA should only pivot from SLS after the initial lunar objectives have been met.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
With the Defense Department’s pivot to preparations for potential future conflicts in the Indo-Pacific, Camp Pendleton’s location offers opportunities no other Marine base has, commanders say.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
In maximum-attack Track mode, the GTH’s front splitter slides forward by three inches, while a section of the rear spoiler pivots to a more aggressive angle.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to the lawsuit, LaBella was a championship-winning gymnast who pivoted to acting and signed with a leading stunt agency in 2016.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Isaacman clarified to Big Think that NASA should only pivot from SLS after the initial lunar objectives have been met.
—Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivot
Noun
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But Guerrero remains the core piece.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two sources told Fortune that Amazon’s human resources division—known internally as PXT or the People eXperience Technology team—will be hard hit, but that other areas of Amazon’s core consumer business are also likely to be affected.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brewery boasts an expansive outdoor seating area, plenty of delicious flagship brews, and a rotating events calendar of open mics and karaoke.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Deadline understands titles will rotate every eight weeks on average.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both grow best in the cool temperatures of early spring and autumn, and the two have root systems that are completely different, which is ideal for companion plants.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Rhythm, song and movement honored the island’s African and Indigenous roots.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the tone swings between sour and sweet, grounded and silly, and the jokes run more broadly wacky than precise or original.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tucker swung through it once again.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a common theme with Steen, Arbour and Jackman — all three players were heart-and-soul players with the Blues.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the credits appeared on TV, Breakker hit Rollins with a spear, turning his back on his former stablemate of The Vision.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The actor, who turned 98 on March 31, spoke to PEOPLE earlier this year.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The essence of impartial justice is treating like conduct alike—not identifying the target and then finding the crime.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The essence of Bessent’s bet is that, with US financial muscle behind him, Milei can win them.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jones appeared to target Bourne, who spun the opposite way of Jones’ throw.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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There are few cities in the world with the same head-spinning array of top-tier hotels as Venice.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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