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 trimmer conveniently turns into an edger by pivoting the head, essentially giving you a third tool in the set.
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
In cities like Lucknow and Ahmedabad, the medical tourism industry is pivoting specifically to host these international patients, offering more affordable treatments and incorporating initiatives to help make their experience as seamless as possible.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
By pivoting back to pop anthems with humor, empathy, a little fury and a lot of wisdom, Swift ensures that ascent will continue.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Radiance and Reverie concludes with an interview with Lane, who talks about pivoting to jewels from his career as an artist by turning trash on the street into treasure.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In the spirit of pivoting, Burton chose an alternative lifestyle after filing for bankruptcy.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Athletes commonly experience groin strains when their adductors can’t handle the demands placed on them during sports that involve cutting, pivoting or making any sudden direction changes.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The figures come as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gets ready to meet this week to discuss how to boost regional trade, and prepare a unified response to the US, with experts warning ASEAN nations may be pivoting toward Beijing.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
While Ford is pivoting towards hybrids, other automakers like GM are trimming their workforce and slowing electric production.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
In cities like Lucknow and Ahmedabad, the medical tourism industry is pivoting specifically to host these international patients, offering more affordable treatments and incorporating initiatives to help make their experience as seamless as possible.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
By pivoting back to pop anthems with humor, empathy, a little fury and a lot of wisdom, Swift ensures that ascent will continue.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Radiance and Reverie concludes with an interview with Lane, who talks about pivoting to jewels from his career as an artist by turning trash on the street into treasure.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In the spirit of pivoting, Burton chose an alternative lifestyle after filing for bankruptcy.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Athletes commonly experience groin strains when their adductors can’t handle the demands placed on them during sports that involve cutting, pivoting or making any sudden direction changes.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The figures come as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gets ready to meet this week to discuss how to boost regional trade, and prepare a unified response to the US, with experts warning ASEAN nations may be pivoting toward Beijing.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
While Ford is pivoting towards hybrids, other automakers like GM are trimming their workforce and slowing electric production.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoting
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Every menu for game day will be different Carlisle brings a decade of experience to The Reserve and promises an eclectic menu featuring rotating seasonal and regional dishes throughout the Bucks season.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its variety of rotating flavors, Baskin-Robbins features a new flavor each month, and this one will only be in orbit through the end of October.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kempes scored his second on the stroke of half-time in extra time, bundling his way past two Dutch defenders and goalkeeper Jongbloed before scrappily turning home a shot that deflected in off Wim Suurbier.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Knudsen, chief scientific adviser in research and early development at Novo Nordisk, played a pivotal role in turning it into an effective drug promoting weight loss that millions of people take today.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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By twisting the proportions into something sharper and more architectural, the brand signaled both continuity and change in its first women’s outing under Anderson’s watch.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The eight-time Pro Bowler had just caught a 10-yard pass when Jets safety Malachi Moore tackled him out of bounds, twisting his leg underneath him.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Other photos show just mom and her daughter twirling together alone.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sprinklers were twirling on little patches of lawn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Legend has it that spinning three times with your right heel on the testicles of the bull in its center will bring you good luck.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tropical Storm Octave is spinning over the tropical eastern Pacific, according to the NHC.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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