as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy
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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 pivots
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The Virgin story has had its peaks and pivots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
The results are now fueling calls for EU sanctions as the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant pivots to physical retail in Paris.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Gathegi plays him as a moral mathematician, weighing outcomes with calm authority, so when the plot pivots from spectacle to strategy, his presence feels essential.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Instead of interviewing fresh college graduates or professionals making midcareer pivots, the educators were interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots, getting a taste of how several AI tools could help them in the classroom.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
January would be best served to prepare for one of the most powerful pivots of your life.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 Dec. 2025
And that most important item pivots on uncertainty.
—Sam McDowell 18, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
Given chances to replicate his pivots toward moderation on subjects like Wall Street, housing, and policing, Mamdani did not bend on the Middle East.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Hezekiah pivots to boxing, and his strength in the ring and romantic chemistry with Mary get him the wrong kind of attention from Sugar — who’s just itching to swan-dive off that cliff into self-destruction.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Life pivots to you and the baby.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
The film pivots from wry mock-doc to straightforward slasher in its second half, but its wit remains sharper than the farm equipment Leslie uses to dispatch his victims.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Our talk of the first president eventually pivots to the actions of the current one.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
The top lid even pivots up and down just like many outdoor barbecue grills.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Kierna invites Gizelle over for a gossip session that quickly pivots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
With the French Maison’s 80th anniversary, Balmain essentially pivots to a more democratic approach of customer participation, unfolding an aspirational and timeless story.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Another risk is that OPEC reverses course and pivots from ramping up production to cutting output to combat low prices.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The Virgin story has had its peaks and pivots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
The results are now fueling calls for EU sanctions as the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant pivots to physical retail in Paris.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Gathegi plays him as a moral mathematician, weighing outcomes with calm authority, so when the plot pivots from spectacle to strategy, his presence feels essential.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Instead of interviewing fresh college graduates or professionals making midcareer pivots, the educators were interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots, getting a taste of how several AI tools could help them in the classroom.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
January would be best served to prepare for one of the most powerful pivots of your life.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 Dec. 2025
And that most important item pivots on uncertainty.
—Sam McDowell 18, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
Given chances to replicate his pivots toward moderation on subjects like Wall Street, housing, and policing, Mamdani did not bend on the Middle East.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
According to a Zebra spokesperson, the review pivots the technology company further back to its core offerings.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Hezekiah pivots to boxing, and his strength in the ring and romantic chemistry with Mary get him the wrong kind of attention from Sugar — who’s just itching to swan-dive off that cliff into self-destruction.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Life pivots to you and the baby.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
The film pivots from wry mock-doc to straightforward slasher in its second half, but its wit remains sharper than the farm equipment Leslie uses to dispatch his victims.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Our talk of the first president eventually pivots to the actions of the current one.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
The top lid even pivots up and down just like many outdoor barbecue grills.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Kierna invites Gizelle over for a gossip session that quickly pivots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
With the French Maison’s 80th anniversary, Balmain essentially pivots to a more democratic approach of customer participation, unfolding an aspirational and timeless story.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivots
Noun
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Overwatering The main reasons orchid roots get mushy and cause leaf wilt are overwatering or poor drainage, according to Kondrat.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to Nitzsche, simmer pots have historical roots, with a presences across cultures.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adley, who at Marigold rotates dishes regularly, is enticing diners to Heretik with a chicken operation and shellfish, oysters and sea urchins.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is because the Sun rotates once every 28 days.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The creamy texture turns into foam as tweens lather the fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formula.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Made from 100 percent renewable plant fibers and agricultural waste, Savian turns nettle, flax and hemp into fur, shearling and fleece-like fabrics using proprietary technologies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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Since then, the plant has produced large volumes of water contaminated with radioactive substances used to cool the reactor cores.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Forcefully thrust your hips forward to return to standing so that the bell swings up in front of you.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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When the rudder is put over, the stern swings out first, so that if the vessel is in restricted waters, trying to avoid something ahead can result in hitting something behind.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perry made four 3-pointers, shot 7 of 13 from the field and made all 12 of his free-throw attempts in surpassing his previous career best of 17 points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the other end, the visitors from sea level got a balanced scoring effort behind 50% shooting, with six players between seven and Reese Dixon-Waters’ 13 points.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The aptly named God of Time is equipped with a groundbreaking tourbillon that spins at a record-breaking four seconds per rotation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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This airflow spins the rotator through surface friction alone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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