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

The Olympia, Washington songwriter known for underground rap production pivots to sunny, nostalgic power-pop with distinct affection for the college-rock era. — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026

The telecom graveyard of pivots, bad ideas, and failed acquisitions is vast. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

But as the movie awkwardly pivots to weighty themes like forgiveness, honor and grief, the initial sparks of subversiveness fizzle out. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Friday fans aren’t precious about canon and continuity — this is a franchise with three different Tommy Jarvises and one memorable trip to space — but this series’ storytelling pivots are really just wheel-spinning. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

The third installment pivots slightly, focusing more on the experiences of Debra, who is haunted and hunted in the same way as her cousin, Jenny. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Her content often addresses wardrobe pivots, thrifting and managing dynamic sizing. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

This week, Troye Sivan makes a sultry request to his lover on a house track, Dawn Richard pivots to 2-step garage on a hypnotic banger, and Remi Wolf turns up the heat on a jangly highlight from her new album. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026

Boise State University pivots after ‘considerable’ concern The 10-year plan is a change of course for the university. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Most employees work on the technology in one form or another as Nadella pivots the software giant to win the enterprise and cloud computing parts of the AI revolution. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

If the commission pivots to grant the Club for Growth's petition, political groups of all stripes could amp up their use of AI to prerecord messages that play when voters pick up the phone. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

At that point, the film pivots to a more surreal register, presenting bright, clear skies that are slowly, eerily engulfed in darkness. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

If the commission pivots to grant the Club for Growth’s petition, political groups of all stripes could amp up their use of AI to prerecord messages that play when voters pick up the phone. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Cinematographer Kira Kelly shoots powerful close-ups of Misty, then pivots to watch the people watching her. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress. — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images When most people think of AI and jobs, the conversation often pivots to which occupations are most likely to be obliterated by its arrival. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Plan at least one day that starts with breakfast at Veranda, continues with a lazy stretch at the Four Seasons pool, and then pivots to Mandalay Bay Beach’s wave pool or lazy river if anyone in your group wants more action. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026