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Synonyms of pivot
(Entry 1 of 2)
- an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy
Synonyms for pivot
- bottom line,
- bull's-eye,
- centerpiece,
- core,
- crux,
- essence,
- gist,
- heart,
- kernel,
- keynote,
- meat,
- meat and potatoes,
- net,
- nub,
- nubbin,
- nucleus,
- pith,
- point,
- root,
- sum
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verbSynonyms of pivot (Entry 2 of 2)
- the telescope is mounted on a tripod so you can easily pivot it for viewing in any direction
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“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.
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