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
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
This comes as Sky moves out of original kids TV commissioning and pivots to an acquisitions model.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Watching Busquets underscores why managers and tacticos talk about single and double pivots at the base of midfield.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The brand pivots to coed shows during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
And with that, the modern Cinderella story continues—proving that sometimes, magic is less about fairy godmothers and more about persistence, pivots, and the courage to start building your own AI Agent.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Surveillance video published last week by TMZ shows Kelsie lying on a bed and playing on her phone when Hood pivots from pacing to jumping on her and trying to choke her.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
What is interesting is that the trailer then pivots to The Ghoul explaining how the world ended to Lucy, and showcases what could be a huge backstory of his life before the bombs dropped.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
This comes as Sky moves out of original kids TV commissioning and pivots to an acquisitions model.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Watching Busquets underscores why managers and tacticos talk about single and double pivots at the base of midfield.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The brand pivots to coed shows during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
And with that, the modern Cinderella story continues—proving that sometimes, magic is less about fairy godmothers and more about persistence, pivots, and the courage to start building your own AI Agent.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Surveillance video published last week by TMZ shows Kelsie lying on a bed and playing on her phone when Hood pivots from pacing to jumping on her and trying to choke her.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
What is interesting is that the trailer then pivots to The Ghoul explaining how the world ended to Lucy, and showcases what could be a huge backstory of his life before the bombs dropped.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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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And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Estonia also provides paid parental leave/benefit that can be used until a child turns three.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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To spot the exact moment water turns into exotic ice, scientists used powerful X-ray beams at a synchrotron.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 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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The questions ask them about the society in general and the tone of the times shifts when the majority swings one way or the other.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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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It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The primary concern will be Melissa’s slow crawl through the central Caribbean as the storm spins aimlessly south of Hispaniola.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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