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
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
The second stage pivots to creating new traffic flows on numerous Oakland streets, including restriping Madison Street for two-way travel and restriping Jackson Street for one-way travel underneath I-880.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Denzel Curry’s career trajectory is full of sharp pivots and surprise connections.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Inevitably, however, the result feels like the character evolutions, machinations, and plot pivots of an entire series of the show compressed desperately into 112 minutes.
—Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
The MacBook Neo pivots to the fun and student-friendly, with Blush (pink), Citrus (yellow), and Indigo, in addition to the silver.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Brooks started thinking about happiness about 20 years ago, after a couple of hard career pivots left him pondering what came next.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
From here, the biggest hurdle the French video game giant has to overcome is the mounting skepticism of fans — and employees — after disappointing or delayed releases and multiple pivots over a short period of time.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Resistance Wine Company emerged during its founders’ transition away from corporate careers, most notably his wife’s shift from securities law into winemaking, a move that continues to resonate with visitors exploring their own lifestyle pivots.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The closures come as Amazon pivots its focus to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Markets in the next few years, the company said in a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
On stage, the 24-year-old pivots effortlessly between personas.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
The second stage pivots to creating new traffic flows on numerous Oakland streets, including restriping Madison Street for two-way travel and restriping Jackson Street for one-way travel underneath I-880.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Denzel Curry’s career trajectory is full of sharp pivots and surprise connections.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Inevitably, however, the result feels like the character evolutions, machinations, and plot pivots of an entire series of the show compressed desperately into 112 minutes.
—Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
The MacBook Neo pivots to the fun and student-friendly, with Blush (pink), Citrus (yellow), and Indigo, in addition to the silver.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Brooks started thinking about happiness about 20 years ago, after a couple of hard career pivots left him pondering what came next.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
From here, the biggest hurdle the French video game giant has to overcome is the mounting skepticism of fans — and employees — after disappointing or delayed releases and multiple pivots over a short period of time.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Resistance Wine Company emerged during its founders’ transition away from corporate careers, most notably his wife’s shift from securities law into winemaking, a move that continues to resonate with visitors exploring their own lifestyle pivots.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
This gradually pivots the narrative toward the possible culprits in the form of the Jewish Defense League (JDL), an organization in Europe and North America branded a right-wing terrorist group by the FBI.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The closures come as Amazon pivots its focus to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Markets in the next few years, the company said in a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivots
Noun
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The collar rotates 360 degrees and uses a thumb screw to set it and lock it into place.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Please pour out your love over everyone in this house and touch everyone’s hearts today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose — the Oscars, anyway.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic, which won the Academy Award for visual effects and spawned an enduring franchise, turns the commercial towing vessel Nostromo — essentially a tug-hauling cargo ship — into something claustrophobic and unforgiving.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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For five days, toxic fumes from a zinc smelter – a plant that turns zinc ore into pure zinc metal – poured out of the factory’s stacks, became trapped in the valley and thus blanketed Donora.—
Ella Whitman,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other prominent arsenic peaks, alongside major sulfate peaks, likely indicate major volcanic events that align with records of 13th century eruptions recorded in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus effectively replaces the Core Ultra 9 285K, packing eight Performance cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient cores (E-cores).—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The West Side’s 16th District, which swings from Cicero, Lyons and Riverside up through Melrose Park, features a three-way race steeped in tangled histories.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The next big weather maker swings through the area on Tuesday, causing the chance of severe weather.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dejounte Murray had 17 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans (24-46), who received a standing ovation as the final seconds wound down on their sixth straight victory at home and ninth win in their past 13 games overall.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Jaylen Brown joined that list of legends during Wednesday’s 120-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden, scoring 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting to reach 13,202 for his career.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some advanced fingerboarders can do tricks like 1080 Ollie, which spins the board in three full rotations, or a Triple Kickflip, which spins the board three times in the air.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aside from royally pissing off hordes of fans (with an average attendance of 25,048 per game, MLB turnstile spins in ’95 were down 20% compared to the league’s pre-strike mark of 31,240), the strike also coincided with a series of media shakeups.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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