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

The stamina required to rehearse and perform shows that involve pivoting, marching, carrying large instruments, running, and more can burn more calories than an elliptical workout. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Downtown and on-campus bookstores did similar clean outs, offering up to 70% discounts on Nike wares before pivoting quickly with pop-up adidas shops in July. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Mohr said that pivoting to the machines showed strong initiative on behalf of Jackson County’s pollworkers, and that ballot shortages have become more common in recent election cycles. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

The couple, unmoored, considered pivoting to a modernist-style house or even selling the land, but the prospect of a multiyear setback was too much to bear. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Before pivoting to acting, Ali was himself a high level athlete, playing Division I basketball at Saint Mary’s on a full scholarship. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Witchel, who built physics simulations to predict athletic injury before pivoting to cognitive care, argues that statistical AI fails at the individual level. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

After Lawn responded to the critique, the exchange quickly escalated, with Leary pivoting to her stance on Nonantum’s political makeup. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 28 July 2026

The Mets pursued Tucker aggressively before losing that bidding war to the Dodgers and pivoting to sign Bo Bichette. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026