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
After years in the spotlight, Mendler pivoted away from entertainment and started looking toward the skies.
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The community leader who began flagging that potential conflict of interest last Friday pivoted to the BPDA vote this week, framing it as suspect, given that it was recorded three days after Weber was appointed chair of the Council’s Ways and Means committee by Council President Liz Breadon.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After thanking his supporters, Platner quickly pivoted to attacking Collins, who was unopposed in the GOP Maine primary.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Rocchio touched second base with his glove, pivoted and then threw out Chisholm at first from his right knee to complete the double play.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Additionally, the past few years have not been easy for many brick-and-mortar shops as business has pivoted toward online shopping and rapid-delivery services, and some shopkeepers oppose the incursion of the parklets into their storefronts and street parking.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Julia Garner won the role in 2022, but Madonna pivoted to focus on her next album and a world tour the following year, thus delaying the project.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Rocchio touched second base with his glove, pivoted and then threw out Chisholm at first from his right knee to complete the double play.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
After a round of whoops, cheers and a little dancing, Rosenthal pivoted to thanking Chanel for continuing to support the event before delivering her reliably rousing address.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The community leader who began flagging that potential conflict of interest last Friday pivoted to the BPDA vote this week, framing it as suspect, given that it was recorded three days after Weber was appointed chair of the Council’s Ways and Means committee by Council President Liz Breadon.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After thanking his supporters, Platner quickly pivoted to attacking Collins, who was unopposed in the GOP Maine primary.
—Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Rocchio touched second base with his glove, pivoted and then threw out Chisholm at first from his right knee to complete the double play.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Additionally, the past few years have not been easy for many brick-and-mortar shops as business has pivoted toward online shopping and rapid-delivery services, and some shopkeepers oppose the incursion of the parklets into their storefronts and street parking.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Julia Garner won the role in 2022, but Madonna pivoted to focus on her next album and a world tour the following year, thus delaying the project.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Rocchio touched second base with his glove, pivoted and then threw out Chisholm at first from his right knee to complete the double play.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
After a round of whoops, cheers and a little dancing, Rosenthal pivoted to thanking Chanel for continuing to support the event before delivering her reliably rousing address.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoted
Verb
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The pendulum never really swung away from maximizing shareholder value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The turnover swung the momentum in Minnesota’s favor.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The main screen onstage also rotated through his music videos and provided colorful backdrops to go with the themes of his songs.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Away from chips, Cardinal Health has rallied more than 8% as the market briefly rotated into non-AI names.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Andrew Johnson twirled another postseason gem.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Players twirled napkins over their heads.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Jeep crashed into a patrol car, which spun around and stopped right before hitting the third officer, police said.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Charlotte's white hair bow at Trooping marked her largest of the hair accessories so far, and her locks were twisted near the bow.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The New York Times last week reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends, one of whom said Platner twisted her arm during an argument and locked her in a room.—
Patrick Whittle,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In the bond market, Treasury yields swiveled.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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When those minutes came, his head constantly swiveled in fear.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Presiding over the evening was an almost one-thousand-pound bronze Buddha, while rumors of an actual opium den below deck swirled.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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News of their engagement first swirled after Zendaya was spotted wearing a large ring on her left hand at the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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“Pivoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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