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
Magnetic armrest covers that fit snugly on the extending/pivoting armrests.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Some climate researchers are pivoting to different fields, while others are seeking employment abroad.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Since pivoting from black and pinto beans to roasted and ground ones, Niccol has been trying to reverse Starbucks’s falling sales by returning to its coffeehouse origins.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Redistricting also quickly changed the political path of von Wilpert, who had launched a run for state Senate before pivoting to a congressional bid.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Verily originally developed hardware like continuous glucose monitors before pivoting to pandemic response when Covid-19 broke out in 2020, then switched directions again to focus on precision health in 2022.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
If creating a repeating design around the cake, a lazy susan or turntable will make pivoting the cake a breeze.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
On the wrist, the rounded shape is softly comfortable with a small centre link in gold pivoting a soft leather strap, while a slider on the left side of the case opens up a new dimension of audible time-telling.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
If the best-case scenario doesn't become a reality, Bourne could be worth pivoting to.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Some climate researchers are pivoting to different fields, while others are seeking employment abroad.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Since pivoting from black and pinto beans to roasted and ground ones, Niccol has been trying to reverse Starbucks’s falling sales by returning to its coffeehouse origins.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Redistricting also quickly changed the political path of von Wilpert, who had launched a run for state Senate before pivoting to a congressional bid.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Verily originally developed hardware like continuous glucose monitors before pivoting to pandemic response when Covid-19 broke out in 2020, then switched directions again to focus on precision health in 2022.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
If creating a repeating design around the cake, a lazy susan or turntable will make pivoting the cake a breeze.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
On the wrist, the rounded shape is softly comfortable with a small centre link in gold pivoting a soft leather strap, while a slider on the left side of the case opens up a new dimension of audible time-telling.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
If the best-case scenario doesn't become a reality, Bourne could be worth pivoting to.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoting
Verb
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Funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the new Polarstern will be equipped with two 160 PULL ARC LM azimuth propulsion systems, commonly known as rotating propeller nacelles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Since then, however, the rotating former player cohost slot has always been filled by a contestant from the previous season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The crowd takes it all in wearing headphones with green lights, turning the night into a kind of silent disco in a scene straight out of Mad Max.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Andante cantabile offers benevolence tinged with shadow, its harmonies turning suddenly ominous.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No, just experience twisting her hair into a bun and tucking the ends underneath.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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This can be something forceful falling or pressing on the toe or twisting it in an awkward manner.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But then, in August of 2024, it got stuck — again — this time slowly twirling in a kind of ocean vortex known as the Taylor column.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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On a recent summer evening, at the monthly Sunset & Salsa rooftop party, twirling couples filled the dance floor hours before the harsh sun finally set.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Scott appeared to have done his job, spinning a full-count slider below the strike zone that Lee chased.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ledford is a songwriter to watch, spinning urgent, gripping tales of life’s ups and downs in the midst of a wildly colorful and psychedelic musical universe.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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