Synonyms of pivots

pivots 1 of 2

noun

plural of pivot

as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roots
• hearts
• cores
• points
• essences
• kernels
• sums
• meats
• bottom lines
• nets
• nubs
• keynotes
• centerpieces
• nuclei
• meat and potatoes
• nubbins
• gists
• cruxes
• themes
• piths
• drifts
• directions
• subjects
• bull's-eyes
• tenors
• contents
• courses
• bodies
• substances
• hypotheses
• propositions
• theses
• purports

pivots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pivot

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotates
• turns
• swings
• spins
• twirls
• twists
• swivels
• revolves
• swirls
• wheels
• rolls
• whirls
• screws
• cranks
• unscrews
• coils
• winds
• reels
• circulates
• twiddles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pivots

Noun

Doll sales fell 36% from 2021 to 2025 while toddler and preschool toy sales dropped 15%, according to Circana data cited by the Journal, as Mattel pivots away from physical toys toward licensed entertainment. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Along the journey, leaders face talent challenges, family responsibilities, unexpected setbacks, sudden pivots, and countless other moments that pressure-test their capacity. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

The Kremlin pivots to a story that blames the fatalities on marmots, which can carry the plague. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026

Its ergonomic stand swivels, tilts, and pivots to your exact comfort, while its borderless design makes dual-monitor setups completely seamless. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

At the center of the Kim sisters’ career pivots was a love of hospitality and Korean culture. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Meanwhile, Nvidia has gained just 9% and largely sat on the sidelines as Wall Street pivots to the memory chip and infrastructure stage of the data center buildout. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 July 2026

But there’s no excuse not to make aggressive, painful pivots right now. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Thomson’s own authoritative delivery of his opinions has an air of proclamation, but is leavened by his characteristic twinkly asides and curious pivots. — Nicolas Rapold, Air Mail, 4 July 2026

Verb

The first is a ‘buy’ rating for Danish wind giant Ørsted, which Goldman sees benefiting as Europe increasingly pivots energy policy towards offshore wind power after the continent experienced its second price shock in five years. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Yet when one of the veterans finally receives meaningful discipline, the conversation suddenly pivots away from Clark's safety and toward sympathy for the player who committed the foul. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

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