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
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
If merchandise is underperforming or sitting in the wrong location, having the insight and capabilities to quickly pivot can mean the difference between regaining some value from inventory and completely losing potential sales.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Hays students responded to the challenges by pivoting to after-school protests.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Jimmy Murphy of The RG Media reported that the Kings were one of a handful of teams linked to Toronto pivot Bobby McMann.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
If merchandise is underperforming or sitting in the wrong location, having the insight and capabilities to quickly pivot can mean the difference between regaining some value from inventory and completely losing potential sales.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bunn had previously used AI to search for new sources of oil underground, but pivoted to medical work after his wife had a series of miscarriages.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Hays students responded to the challenges by pivoting to after-school protests.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivot
Noun
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The project recently received air turbine units, generators, electric motors, molten salt storage tanks, and other core equipment from Shanghai Electric.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of the administrators may focus on administering the obesity benefits to employees, dealing with core functions such as enrollment, eligibility, claims and more.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Oceanside family visits the Safari Park or the San Diego Zoo weekly, rotating between the two parks.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Action comes fast, but surrounds guests, as the coaster cars rotate around a hurtling asteroid.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Culver's root produces a nonstop display of white, candelabra-like flower heads throughout the summer.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Curcumin Curcumin is a natural compound found in the root of the turmeric plant that gives turmeric its yellow color and has beneficial properties.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Malkin turned around and swung his stick at Dahlin, hitting him in the neck and side of the head.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Experts think home prices are likely to remain sticky heading into spring and that mortgage rates might not swing much below 6%.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her great, big burlesque performance is a striptease that, layer by layer, reveals her narcissism, her naïveté and her broken heart.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Degarmo says the pig has been feeling depressed since she’s been without his family for many months, noting that pigs could die of a broken heart.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mandel, who sells media rights to many of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, praised the company for focusing on storytelling and turning the streaming service into the home for tennis.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For anyone hoping to catch this year’s superbloom, time is of the essence.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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They were introduced in the 1960s, but something about their branding and essence feels straight out of the 1990s.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The stellar body that spawned the remnant lingers on as a fast-spinning neutron star, or pulsar, which was detected in observations made by NASA's Chandra Space Telescope back in 2015.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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While Morikawa, who had a three-shot lead with five holes to play, spun his wheels; Russell Henley produced a dramatic late charge to steal the tournament.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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