as in swung
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 pivoted
The couple — who also share daughter Iris Apatow, 23 — also spoke to PEOPLE about how Maude pivoted away from the family tradition of comedy projects with her role as Lexi Howard in the teen drama series Euphoria.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The Patriots pivoted to signing Stefon Diggs.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
When pirating hindered the shipping of gold to Lisbon, Paraty pivoted to farming sugarcane (the basis of cachaça) and later became one of the earliest hubs for coffee growing in a country that is still the globe’s largest exporter of beans.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
And Stadium Goods, with its once-booming NYC store on Howard Street, in January consolidated its retail operations and pivoted to a focus on digital sales.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead of dwelling on the rejection, the young innovators pivoted.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Cassco Development, which owns Clearfork, pivoted to relocate the Autobahn development to southwest Fort Worth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
The club then quickly pivoted to beefing up its run prevention by inking Max Fried to an eight-year contract.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
En Sage started out making the majority of its products in silver, but amid rising costs, the founder pivoted to alternative materials.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The Patriots pivoted to signing Stefon Diggs.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
When pirating hindered the shipping of gold to Lisbon, Paraty pivoted to farming sugarcane (the basis of cachaça) and later became one of the earliest hubs for coffee growing in a country that is still the globe’s largest exporter of beans.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
And Stadium Goods, with its once-booming NYC store on Howard Street, in January consolidated its retail operations and pivoted to a focus on digital sales.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Instead of dwelling on the rejection, the young innovators pivoted.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Cassco Development, which owns Clearfork, pivoted to relocate the Autobahn development to southwest Fort Worth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
The club then quickly pivoted to beefing up its run prevention by inking Max Fried to an eight-year contract.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
En Sage started out making the majority of its products in silver, but amid rising costs, the founder pivoted to alternative materials.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoted
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In Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Williams connected with rookie wide receiver Luther Burden for a 27-yard gain on a comeback route against rookie cornerback Korie Black, who rotated with Deonte Banks throughout the game.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Patriots have rotated their linebackers next to Robert Spillane all season with Elliss, Jack Gibbens, Marte Mapu and Jahlani Tavai all seeing snaps.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The pair twirled together onstage before Karagach, 32, stepped in to finish the contemporary routine.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Entertainers tend to bend memory to their advantage; Margolick, contemptuous of myth, straightens the record, especially the legends spun by Mel Brooks, Caesar’s protégé.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shaw spun away and angled a low far-post shot past Lorena, tilting the game toward the visiting team.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Others said preachers twisted scripture to silence them.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Late in the second half against the Cowboys, Surtain tried to wrap up Pickens and twisted 360 degrees while trying to bring the wideout down around his upper body.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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The seat can even be swiveled outward toward the door opening to make access easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney doubled over with laughter at the bit and so did the members of her group, including Braun, while many Laugh Factory guests swiveled their heads in her direction to gauge her reaction.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since then, Hall's future with the team was in doubt as rumors swirled that the Jets would have the young running back on the trade block, though head coach Aaron Glenn repeatedly expressed his desire to retain Hall.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, rumors swirled around whether cast member Demi Engemann cheated on her husband, Bret, while appearing on Vanderpump Villa, a reality series hosted by Lisa Vanderpump.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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