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 individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But that helps explain why, when Mayo’s first season at the helm went so poorly, Kraft didn’t hesitate in pivoting to Vrabel.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Yokoyama launched her food truck nearly three years ago, constantly pivoting to better manage her growing business.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, equities have been lifted by investors pivoting away from the US stock market amid fears there of excessive valuations, and an over-exposure to the tech sector.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Heather tries to restore some balance by pivoting the conversation to compliment Britani instead, which naturally brings up her star turn in the 2012 ABC Family original movie The Mistle-Tones, alongside Tia Mowry and Tori Spelling.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Shmidman talked about the importance of pivoting.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
In other fast food news, Wendy’s is quickly pivoting to the holiday season.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Those callers know that pivoting to rely solely on food banks probably won’t be enough to meet their food needs in full.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But that helps explain why, when Mayo’s first season at the helm went so poorly, Kraft didn’t hesitate in pivoting to Vrabel.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Yokoyama launched her food truck nearly three years ago, constantly pivoting to better manage her growing business.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, equities have been lifted by investors pivoting away from the US stock market amid fears there of excessive valuations, and an over-exposure to the tech sector.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Heather tries to restore some balance by pivoting the conversation to compliment Britani instead, which naturally brings up her star turn in the 2012 ABC Family original movie The Mistle-Tones, alongside Tia Mowry and Tori Spelling.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Shmidman talked about the importance of pivoting.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
In other fast food news, Wendy’s is quickly pivoting to the holiday season.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Those callers know that pivoting to rely solely on food banks probably won’t be enough to meet their food needs in full.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoting
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Live music adds to the evening energy, particularly on weekends, with rotating performers across Paralía, Luma, the lobby, and the Rum Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just south of downtown Minneapolis, Rachel Dionne Thunder is one of many members of the Indigenous community turning their wheel and pushing the peddle on patrol.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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As Bridgerton fans prepare to return to the Ton and Lady Whistledown’s latest round of society gossip, the Shonda Rhimes show’s latest leading lady is putting a head-turning twist on Regency-era fashion.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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For a harder version, try shoulder taps, which involve tapping alternate shoulders in the plank position without twisting.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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Continuing to criticize him unfairly by twisting facts just showcases your personal bias against him.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
13 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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After more than a week of silence on the slopes, the lifts are spinning again at Telluride Ski Resort.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Far from turning on her, the audience awards her with a head-spinning third applause break in just 50 seconds.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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