Synonyms of pivoting

pivoting

verb

present participle of pivot

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotating
• swinging
• turning
• twisting
• twirling
• spinning
• swirling
• swiveling
• rolling
• revolving
• whirling
• wheeling
• screwing
• winding
• unscrewing
• cranking
• reeling
• coiling
• circulating
• twiddling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pivoting

In the current market, some retailers and brands are succeeding and remaining competitive, while others have had to change course—closing, pivoting to other verticals or selling their businesses. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

The labor law, which had expired July 1, would have required companies to significantly increase goat herder pay, which businesses and their advocates in the agriculture industry warned could lead to companies shutting down or pivoting to sheep. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

After its multibillion-dollar bid to become the next Tesla failed, El Segundo’s Faraday Future is pivoting to humanoid robots. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

That’s key for leadership positions but also for candidates who are pivoting careers or have employment gaps. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

For Toyota, the shift to an all-hybrid RAV4 lineup comes as more buyers are pivoting to those types of cars due to gas prices that remain elevated. — Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Otherwise, nearly everything else, from the steel frame and 4D armrests to the 360-degree pivoting lumbar support system, remains virtually identical to the original model. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026

Founded in 1979, MIS began as an information technology services provider before pivoting to data centers. — Omar El Chmouri, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

There's debate among researchers over why younger Americans appear to be using substances less frequently, pivoting away from high-risk drugs in particular, but the results are hopeful. — Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026