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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as in rotates
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
Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
After the excitement of Opening Week, the NBA pivots to NBA Cup Play.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Resist short-term pressure by waiting for meaningful data before making strategic pivots.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The next episode pivots around Noah’s basketball game with his brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
When the Sun enters Scorpio on October 23rd, the energy pivots toward your friendships, networks, and long-term dreams.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Designed for skiers who see the mountain as one big playground, the Unleashed 108 pops, pivots, and slashes with energy—without ever feeling flimsy.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
Creators are hiring scriptwriters, production managers and out-of-work actors as Hollywood pivots.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
What happens when a design studio pivots from yachts to real estate?
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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
The central Largo movement pivots around a clash of B-minor and B-major chords, with the latter repeatedly struggling to win out over the former.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030 as the company pivots to an AI-first strategy.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Steven reacts like a startled cat when Belly tells him, then pivots to comfort and action.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Wagner started making cast-iron cookware in 1891 and quickly solidified itself as a leader in the category; the company survived a century of brand pivots and owner changes before shuttering in 1999.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
After the excitement of Opening Week, the NBA pivots to NBA Cup Play.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Resist short-term pressure by waiting for meaningful data before making strategic pivots.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The next episode pivots around Noah’s basketball game with his brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
When the Sun enters Scorpio on October 23rd, the energy pivots toward your friendships, networks, and long-term dreams.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Designed for skiers who see the mountain as one big playground, the Unleashed 108 pops, pivots, and slashes with energy—without ever feeling flimsy.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
Creators are hiring scriptwriters, production managers and out-of-work actors as Hollywood pivots.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
What happens when a design studio pivots from yachts to real estate?
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The central Largo movement pivots around a clash of B-minor and B-major chords, with the latter repeatedly struggling to win out over the former.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030 as the company pivots to an AI-first strategy.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Steven reacts like a startled cat when Belly tells him, then pivots to comfort and action.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivots
Noun
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For better or for worse, the Halo franchise seems to be done with wacky campaign experiments and is returning to its roots.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The wheel rotates around to reveal several different tools, each of which locks into place via a steel spring for stable performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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These jets can begin to fan out as the nucleus of the comet rotates.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During his remarks, Sweeney urged those in the church to try to follow Craven’s lead by showing up for one another, leading with their hearts and remembering to find a little humor even when the world feels heavy.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Season 28 has delivered a fresh lineup of coaches, resulting in more thrilling chair turns, buzzer battles, and some powerhouse performances along the way, according to NBC Insider.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Young feels within range for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who always swings for the fences.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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But the tone swings between sour and sweet, grounded and silly, and the jokes run more broadly wacky than precise or original.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Moisture helps break up soil cores and promotes turf recovery after aeration.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Redevelopment in city cores will be costly, dangerous and prolonged.—
Shelly Culbertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Michelle spins a long and complicated tale, but insists Teddy was wrong about the Andromedans trying to infiltrate and poison humanity.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Shai Fargian, corporate executive chef at Calle Sol, spins that take into something more primal.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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