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
Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
While its roots as an express delivery service may seem far behind, AmEx pivots also showed consistency.
—Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Tesla’s China leadership has indicated that the company’s Shanghai gigafactory could play a significant role in advancing the mass production of humanoid robots, as the electric vehicle maker pivots toward artificial intelligence and robotics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Today, the same ticker is up more than 700% as Allbirds pivots to AI.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Williams can live on option routes, pivots and zone-beaters.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The trailer pivots to Michael in the studio, hungry for solo stardom.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
During takeoff, the channel section faces the rear of the craft, while during forward flight, the channel pivots to beneath the wing.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The solicitation invites developers, planners and residents to pitch visions for one of downtown’s prime sites, a step that could determine whether the city stays and repairs the existing building or pivots to a broader redevelopment strategy.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Fans may be confused by the finale, which pivots on a disclosure that’s bound to be common knowledge for viewers (and should already be recognized by the characters, too).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Founder James van Geelen said persistently high energy prices risk weighing on consumers and corporate earnings, creating a backdrop where stocks struggle even as the Federal Reserve eventually pivots toward rate cuts.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
On the ChillPill, the fan cylinder pivots around the base cylinder, with the base acting as a kickstand to hold the fan at your preferred position.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
While its roots as an express delivery service may seem far behind, AmEx pivots also showed consistency.
—Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Tesla’s China leadership has indicated that the company’s Shanghai gigafactory could play a significant role in advancing the mass production of humanoid robots, as the electric vehicle maker pivots toward artificial intelligence and robotics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Today, the same ticker is up more than 700% as Allbirds pivots to AI.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Williams can live on option routes, pivots and zone-beaters.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The trailer pivots to Michael in the studio, hungry for solo stardom.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
During takeoff, the channel section faces the rear of the craft, while during forward flight, the channel pivots to beneath the wing.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The solicitation invites developers, planners and residents to pitch visions for one of downtown’s prime sites, a step that could determine whether the city stays and repairs the existing building or pivots to a broader redevelopment strategy.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some areas could receive more than a foot of snow by Saturday, April 4, as the storm pivots over the region.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Fans may be confused by the finale, which pivots on a disclosure that’s bound to be common knowledge for viewers (and should already be recognized by the characters, too).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Founder James van Geelen said persistently high energy prices risk weighing on consumers and corporate earnings, creating a backdrop where stocks struggle even as the Federal Reserve eventually pivots toward rate cuts.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivots
Noun
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Ideally, the correct pot size provides room for roots to grow, and enough soil moisture to avoid twice-daily waterings, but still dries down adequately.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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But his family's roots run deep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tip rotates 360 degrees for a more thorough clean.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, Proll rotates through her three dogs, taking them each to therapy events at UConn and to K12 schools as well.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Ashley and Austin, bless their hearts, would live in the throes of a careless spring, with mismatched furniture and super casual pastel curtains.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of competitors went home without any prizes but with hearts full of youthful joy — thanks to a schoolyard game that’s over 2,000 years old.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Whip turns 100 years old at Kennywood The 25th anniversary of the Phantom's Revenge isn't the only milestone for one of the park's ride, however, as the Whip is turning 100 years old this year.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan delivers lacerating fragility, while Isaac turns Josh’s accommodating nature into a pathology, but both characters are littered with backstory details that Beef leaves hanging.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With a unique two-in-one design, this tool effectively removes any trace of stems, cores, and seeds from both full-size bell peppers and smaller ones like jalapenos.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Intel is still splitting its CPU cores between power-efficient E-cores and high-performance P-cores, but core counts overall are down relative to both previous-generation Core Ultra chips and older 12th- and 13th-generation Core chips.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The man, wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, walks up to the woman and immediately swings the hammer at her head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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The man, wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, walks up to the woman and immediately swings the hammer at her head.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bedard notched two assists, ending his year with career highs in goals (30), assists (45) and points (75).—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ball spins one way, then seemingly shifts directions right as hitters start to swing.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Stephen King Cinematic Universe A wildly influential film that spins high school revenge fantasy into a dizzyingly gory spectacle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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