as in rotating
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 pivoting
In fact, Gilligan very deliberately changed course on the long-gestating sci-fi project that would eventually become Pluribus, pivoting from a male lead to instead shaping the role especially for Seehorn.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
That blast radius only grows as AI pushes denser GPU consolidation, which is why attackers keep pivoting to it.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And other cities, counties, and states are pivoting to get residents more information as deals are increasingly obstructed by residents loudly vocalizing opposition.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Bottom line The Oilers are pivoting this offseason, as the owner, management and key players are laser focused on playing a more disciplined style.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
But many are now pivoting to Southeast Asia, where Chinese brands have found greater success, due to geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and generally young populations.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Rates on accounts with this term are still high, but the term won't be so lengthy as to prevent savers from pivoting their strategy later in the year.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Independent labels are increasingly pivoting toward multi-channel strategies.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
That blast radius only grows as AI pushes denser GPU consolidation, which is why attackers keep pivoting to it.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And other cities, counties, and states are pivoting to get residents more information as deals are increasingly obstructed by residents loudly vocalizing opposition.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Bottom line The Oilers are pivoting this offseason, as the owner, management and key players are laser focused on playing a more disciplined style.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
But many are now pivoting to Southeast Asia, where Chinese brands have found greater success, due to geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and generally young populations.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Rates on accounts with this term are still high, but the term won't be so lengthy as to prevent savers from pivoting their strategy later in the year.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Independent labels are increasingly pivoting toward multi-channel strategies.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoting
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Unforgotten offers a new mystery for each of its six (and counting) seasons while rotating through new detectives and supporting characters.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The show follows Charles, Oliver and Mabel, three eccentric neighbors, who find purpose and chaos in solving murders that hit close to home through their true-crime podcast, turning their New York apartment building into a playground of mystery and mischief.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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James Priddy, 21, fatally shot his girlfriend, Jadeance Hale, 18, and her friend, Lila Asher, 19, on June 6 before turning the gun on himself, the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
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Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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On any other man, this level of villainy could be mustache-twirling and cartoonish.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The mustache-twirling villain flees, both Half-ATs and full-on AT-AT Walkers come into play, and our hero and Grogu finish the job.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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But once every four years, the globe stops spinning on its heavy axis.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Freeman was standing on third with two out when Muncy stepped up to the plate and sent a spinning one-hopper to the right side of the infield.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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