Synonyms of pivoted

pivoted

verb

past tense of pivot

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swung
• rotated
• turned
• twirled
• spun
• twisted
• swiveled
• swirled
• revolved
• rolled
• whirled
• wheeled
• screwed
• unscrewed
• reeled
• cranked
• coiled
• wound
• circulated
• twiddled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pivoted

After targeting players under the age of 25 in recent windows, Chelsea have pivoted to pursuing experience this summer. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Her brand House of Masaba gained immense popularity through her quirky ready-to-wear collections and prints, and has recently pivoted to bridal couture. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026

The company pivoted from a three-days-per-week requirement to a roughly three-days-per-month expectation, with each team leader deciding when more attendance is mandatory depending on when people need to be in person with their team. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

When the questions were seemingly all done, Allen pivoted to the team's new alternate uniforms. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Value, especially, has been outstanding, as traders pivoted toward companies more exposed to the real economy as opposed to artificial intelligence. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Phillips departed when Vazquez reached on an error by Marlins third baseman Javier Sanoja, and the game pivoted immediately thereafter. — Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

The author, having successfully pivoted her own business, presents five crucial steps for founders. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Her wrist pivoted the rod forward and the line created an arc that drops gently into the river. — Craig Lemoult, NPR, 20 July 2026