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

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

The school colors and logos are all set on Crocs’ lightweight Croslite material, with a supportive sole, pivoting heel straps and breathable upper. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 26 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

The footage shows Corben pivoting his camera back to the board members, and Martell coming toward him and reaching toward his phone. — Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026