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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Relevance
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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Breakthrough in therapy That pivot started with Lauren Proe and Yaronda Broussard, his first physical and occupational therapists.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Elaine Yu, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Company executives have previously said Disney pivoted marketing and promotional efforts to attract local visitors.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
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Noun
Having it for that two weeks just seemed unnecessary, so that was probably the biggest pivot, was turning it into a week.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Breakthrough in therapy That pivot started with Lauren Proe and Yaronda Broussard, his first physical and occupational therapists.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Verb
SenseTime, one of China's early AI companies, has pivoted to stay relevant in the generative AI era.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Company executives have previously said Disney pivoted marketing and promotional efforts to attract local visitors.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivot
Noun
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Retailers that effectively deploy AI in their physical stores recognize the human elements at the core of the in-person shopping experience.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Wu’s office said the veterans department will continue to provide core services to all qualifying veterans and provide financial and medical assistance to qualifying veterans and their dependents with limited incomes for food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, as required by state law.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The Caramel Churro Sundae is the latest addition to Costco's lineup of sundaes, which have previously rotated to include fun flavors like the Double Chocolate Mint Sundae and Caramel Brownie Sundae.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The 6-foot-6 guard will likely slot in as the two-guard for Boise State, with returning sophomore Aginaldo Neto and North Dakota State transfer Damari Wheeler-Thomas likely to rotate at point guard.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Affordability is one of the most urgent challenges facing our region, and the county must take a more active role in addressing its root causes.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The Blue Jays swung at just 18% of Detmers’ pitches that were out of the zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Extra servos in the shoulders let the arms swing widely, while the leg joints allow crouching and shifting positions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Noun
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While too much unhealthy fat can raise health risks, healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone balance, and heart health.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the fire — the lives lost, the destruction of homes and businesses.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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This was supposed to be the breakthrough; the moment the Magic finally turned the corner after years of rebuilding, retooling and resetting.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Many people have turned a living room or office into a temporary bedroom to avoid stairs while healing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In his first Inaugural Address, on March 4, 1861, with seven states having already seceded from the Union, Lincoln proclaimed the essence of secession to be anarchy.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The parks commissioner, the infamous Henry Stern, loved the version of the plan which, in essence, extended the Park’s south end entrance.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Even brand-name billionaire developer Rick Caruso’s $100 million-plus campaign war chest and spin on latter-day Rockefeller Republicanism couldn’t win him the mayoralty last go-around.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2026
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Try Audible for free Hands caked with mud, fingertips diced by a thousand tiny cuts, and my wheels were spinning again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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