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
Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars before falling on hard times, is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
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Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Only a week before the Artemis II mission lifted off, when the crew was already in quarantine, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced that the space agency was pivoting away from a lunar space station to a surface base.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars before falling on hard times, is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Former Army pilot Eddie Hubbard then approached Boeing about pivoting to air mail with a route between Seattle and British Columbia, the first international airmail service in North America.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There's a history in the stock market of troubled companies pivoting to the hot industry of the moment in order to garner interest.
—Lola Murti,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Brands are also pivoting to meet consumer preferences for healthier and lighter options.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Most of the new hires were unarmed, however, with the city pivoting away from armed security.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
There are at least two potential legal issues with Pate pivoting from pro athlete to college athlete.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Only a week before the Artemis II mission lifted off, when the crew was already in quarantine, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced that the space agency was pivoting away from a lunar space station to a surface base.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars before falling on hard times, is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Former Army pilot Eddie Hubbard then approached Boeing about pivoting to air mail with a route between Seattle and British Columbia, the first international airmail service in North America.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There's a history in the stock market of troubled companies pivoting to the hot industry of the moment in order to garner interest.
—Lola Murti,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Brands are also pivoting to meet consumer preferences for healthier and lighter options.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Most of the new hires were unarmed, however, with the city pivoting away from armed security.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
There are at least two potential legal issues with Pate pivoting from pro athlete to college athlete.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoting
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Beverage director Jax Donahue divides the cocktail menu between classics and two rotating destinations (recently from San Francisco to Mexico City).—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Today show has had a rotating group of hosts in the past few months, due to Guthrie’s absence.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Apr. 2026
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Your 12th House of Silence hosts ambitious Mars, who’s cheering on Pluto in your 10th House of Audiences, turning private prep into public credibility without draining you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the team wasted no time turning a new leaf.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The uncanniness of twisting the paraphernalia of daily life into something unfamiliar or strange satisfied the Surrealist desire to subvert convention and tap into the unconscious.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Tehran has made quite a penny charging tolls on the Strait, and twisting the knife by demanding payment in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan, according to the FT.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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This polka-dot midi skirt is full of flirty details, from its curve-hugging silhouette to its flowy hem that’s made for twirling.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Yalkin’s images give form to memory, transporting us into a twirling state of contemplation.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition to not being able to slow down, some drivers found their vehicles spinning down the icy interstate.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The July 2025 crash sent both cars spinning into a third vehicle, injuring that driver and Carcamo-Meza’s passenger, police said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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