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
Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The next episode pivots around Noah’s basketball game with his brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons).
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Honda wasn’t supposed to be the company making panic pivots or swallowing multi-billion-dollar write-downs while chasing the EV transition.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
Later, Mercury meets Uranus, adding surprise and a few unexpected pivots.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
This is just one of the ways in which Ophelia’s Got Talent pivots relentlessly between spectacle and storytelling.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Mercury joins forces with Uranus in Gemini on May 18, followed by the Uranus cazimi in the same sign on May 22, bringing unexpected news, sudden career pivots and opportunities that come out of the woodwork.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The BofA analysts went to sell from buy, citing execution risk as the customer platform for marketing, sales, and customer service pivots to an AI agent-first model.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Other landlords and developers made more dramatic pivots.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Lee instead pivots to a 2023 bribery scandal that has nothing to do with the engineering, fire codes or testing protocols that govern these facilities.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Mazin’s script is shakiest when the action pivots to the village.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
But as the world pivots toward more sustainable sources of energy, a new geopolitical order will emerge.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The head of the Mini Cool pivots 360 degrees.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Delays due to factors like site conditions, materials availability, supplier churn, labor and equipment issues, and new regulatory requirements create delays, design changes and scope pivots - all very expensive, resulting in significant cost and schedule overruns.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The next episode pivots around Noah’s basketball game with his brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons).
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Honda wasn’t supposed to be the company making panic pivots or swallowing multi-billion-dollar write-downs while chasing the EV transition.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
Later, Mercury meets Uranus, adding surprise and a few unexpected pivots.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
This is just one of the ways in which Ophelia’s Got Talent pivots relentlessly between spectacle and storytelling.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Mercury joins forces with Uranus in Gemini on May 18, followed by the Uranus cazimi in the same sign on May 22, bringing unexpected news, sudden career pivots and opportunities that come out of the woodwork.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The BofA analysts went to sell from buy, citing execution risk as the customer platform for marketing, sales, and customer service pivots to an AI agent-first model.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Other landlords and developers made more dramatic pivots.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 May 2026
Verb
Sleek rooms were designed by Andre Fu, there’s a central courtyard garden that pivots around a huge cherry tree, and expansive hot spring onsen pools in the basement.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Lee instead pivots to a 2023 bribery scandal that has nothing to do with the engineering, fire codes or testing protocols that govern these facilities.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Mazin’s script is shakiest when the action pivots to the village.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
But as the world pivots toward more sustainable sources of energy, a new geopolitical order will emerge.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The head of the Mini Cool pivots 360 degrees.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivots
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The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Evergreen is again hosting this student-run fest with some celebrity shine on its headliner, and a bevy of performers that reinforce Colorado’s identity as a roots-music haven.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In addition to its signature chocolate and vanilla custard, guests can also try the Flavor of the Day, which rotates regularly, apart from the beloved Wedding Cake Wednesday that frequently makes an appearance.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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For families The hotel has a kids club with supervised activities so that parents can dine, have spa treatments or shop to their hearts’ content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Your optimism helps others stay open, while your curiosity quickly finds the tweak that turns tension into teamwork.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Noun
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New luxury tax thresholds were introduced, imposing punitive roster-building restrictions on big spenders, scaring teams away from keeping their championship cores intact.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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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,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The thought swings through her, like a burning stick through night air.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In one sequence, Atlas shifts its weight and swings its leg forward to guide a ball smoothly across the floor.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 on Wednesday night.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Landry Shamet added 13 points off the bench, while Miles McBride scored seven points in 11 minutes.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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As the crocodile spins, the prey experiences immense torsional and shear forces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The qubits work by trapping individual electrons in silicon structures, where the electrons’ spins store information.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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