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
Simultaneously, Musk is pivoting Tesla away from its legacy as a car manufacturer and toward a future in robotics and AI, committing $20 billion this year to the transition.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The Red Sox also didn’t sign a free agent until January, losing out on top target Alex Bregman before pivoting to right-hander Ranger Suarez.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Catching the ball and deftly pivoting around his defender, Drew Fielder had earned himself a heat check.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Large studies show that most active adults who want to return to cutting or pivoting sports eventually choose surgical reconstruction to restore long-term knee stability.
—Dr. Takisha Morancy, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Now the state is pivoting, leaving cycling advocates disappointed and those who were able to snag e-bike vouchers counting their lucky stars.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Osuji is a longtime lover of fashion and specifically footwear, pivoting to the industry from a background in engineering.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Only recently has the EV builder begun pivoting toward a subscription-only model.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Why this deal makes sense for Utah The Jazz are pivoting into a new era of their team build under owner Ryan Smith, new basketball operations lead executive Austin Ainge and longtime general manager Justin Zanik.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
The Red Sox also didn’t sign a free agent until January, losing out on top target Alex Bregman before pivoting to right-hander Ranger Suarez.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Catching the ball and deftly pivoting around his defender, Drew Fielder had earned himself a heat check.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Large studies show that most active adults who want to return to cutting or pivoting sports eventually choose surgical reconstruction to restore long-term knee stability.
—Dr. Takisha Morancy, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
Now the state is pivoting, leaving cycling advocates disappointed and those who were able to snag e-bike vouchers counting their lucky stars.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Osuji is a longtime lover of fashion and specifically footwear, pivoting to the industry from a background in engineering.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Only recently has the EV builder begun pivoting toward a subscription-only model.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Why this deal makes sense for Utah The Jazz are pivoting into a new era of their team build under owner Ryan Smith, new basketball operations lead executive Austin Ainge and longtime general manager Justin Zanik.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoting
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Bake tart on baking sheet, rotating front to back halfway through, until almonds and crust are deep golden brown, 45–55 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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By visiting a president who has used his power to harm the most vulnerable, the team would be turning its back on the very people who fill the stadiums, wear the jerseys, and give this team its heart.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In connection with Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, the company created an audio-animatronic of the company’s founder, turning it into an attraction for visitors to see.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Families come to take advantage of the multiple pools, especially the kid-centric Sonoran Splash pool with twisting water slides, and plenty of guests are here simply for the luxe spa, one of the most impressive in the region.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Restoring mid-back rotation reduces strain on the lower back, which is built for stability, not twisting.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The trailer opens with the ominous tones on Also sprach Zarathustra and an image of a Presley nervously twirling his ring and tapping his foot.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2025
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There was the six-member step team, two girls twirling flags and three more spinning rings.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Others of note Right-hander Bryce Meccage is 93-96 with a slider and curveball, spinning everything well, and lacking a real changeup while showing decent control but below-average command.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Post has always been accused of ‘misinformation’ by spinning politicians, but from Hunter Biden, BLM and Covid to Biden’s failing health, it has been consistently proven right.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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