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

Back in 2019, after Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving chose the Nets over them, the Knicks pivoted to sign Randle in free agency. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Lionsgate eventually pivoted to turning Ascendant into a TV movie for Starz that could launch a spinoff series, but the plan was scrapped after the cast, including Woodley and James, declined to return for a television format. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Artlist has pivoted completely into AI, offering a suite of tools with tiered subscription plans for generating videos, images, and text. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026

The move makes sense for Versant Media, which owns Fandango as well as the Oxygen brand, which has pivoted to true-crime in recent years. — Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

When Boeing began using the company’s technology in aerospace manufacturing, however, GelSight pivoted. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

But in recent years, Brand has publicly pivoted to an influencer and podcaster focused on spirituality and heavily leaning toward anti-government conspiracies. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026

After hearing the feedback, Majstorovic pivoted, saying the city could prohibit e-bikes and other micromobility devices from riding in parks and on sidewalks if that was the direction of the commission. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Lumbering wooden doors are pivoted open to reveal the breezy hotel lobby and create a view with layers of water, first the still ornamental pools, then the main central pool and finally the glowing Caribbean sea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026