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
The Rockets are compensating without the 6-foot VanVleet by pivoting to an extremely tall starting lineup.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Owner David Danielson is pivoting to a brunch model to save the restaurant and adapt to changing customer traffic patterns.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
So, the production company is pivoting to video — sort of.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The fitting rooms, framed with a bow at the entrance, will be a luxury tent-like atmosphere providing ample space for try-ons and new, pivoting LED lights for better lighting when trying on clothes.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Apple, which still manufacturers most of its smartphones in China, has been taking urgent steps to build capacity in India with contract manufacturers Tata Electronics and Foxconn, pivoting away from China amid higher tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Like its predecessor, Blood of My Blood is a time-spanning affair, pivoting between 18th-century Scotland and World War I-era England.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Week 6 DraftKings Value Stacks As the prices tighten, pivoting from chalk stack towards value becomes important.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of opportunities to start pivoting your own skills to prepare.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Owner David Danielson is pivoting to a brunch model to save the restaurant and adapt to changing customer traffic patterns.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
So, the production company is pivoting to video — sort of.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The fitting rooms, framed with a bow at the entrance, will be a luxury tent-like atmosphere providing ample space for try-ons and new, pivoting LED lights for better lighting when trying on clothes.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Apple, which still manufacturers most of its smartphones in China, has been taking urgent steps to build capacity in India with contract manufacturers Tata Electronics and Foxconn, pivoting away from China amid higher tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Like its predecessor, Blood of My Blood is a time-spanning affair, pivoting between 18th-century Scotland and World War I-era England.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Week 6 DraftKings Value Stacks As the prices tighten, pivoting from chalk stack towards value becomes important.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of opportunities to start pivoting your own skills to prepare.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoting
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There is also a rotating pastry selection from Good Luck Bakery from Wednesdays to Saturdays and strong java from Counter Culture Coffee.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The video shows sunlight breaking through as the circular eye wall becomes visible, with clouds rotating rapidly around a calm center.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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With goal difference not a factor in this three-match format, there was no incentive for Miami to push forward in the final period, and Nashville never looked like turning the contest around.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But Drew Mestekmaker and North Texas’ high-flying offense wouldn’t be denied, turning a three-point deficit midway through the third quarter into a 34-point road victory, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The research team pointed out that mapping the material’s performance onto an Ashby chart highlights twisting metamaterials as a promising class of mechanically adaptive, crashworthy materials for advanced protection systems in automotive, rail, aerospace, and defense applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dueling water coaster The water coaster teased for Magic Mountain’s Hurricane Harbor water park would feature a side-by-side inner tube race through twisting drops and high-speed turns.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Other photos showed just the mom and her daughter twirling together alone.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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By comparison, Seoul Station tells us more about how the zombie virus began while also spinning a tight, impactful story centered on three compelling characters.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The trailer tees up his infatuation rom-com style before spinning into explosive action.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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