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

In episode 4, the show pivots briefly from Lizzie Borden to Wuornos. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Big financial pivots still require a human heartbeat and personal judgment. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Instead, the dramatic focus pivots entirely around Faria’s performance, which unfortunately works against the movie, more often than not. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026

This week, Miley (née Cyrus) pivots back to glitzy dance bangers, Adéla lives out her pop princess fantasy on the standout track from her debut album, and Beyoncé adds Selena to the Spanish version of a B’Day favorite. — Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

But rates of cardiac disease have fallen in recent years, as the medical community pivots to managing cholesterol levels, hypertension and diabetes—all risk factors for heart disease. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Jude gets a job at the club, and pivots from dancing to making pornography, much to the chagrin of Winnie, who later enters the adult video world herself. — Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Once that round pivots through, a lull in activity moves in for the mid-morning hours, and some sunshine will break out. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Leadership roles or intimidating pivots that require you to have courage are no exception. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

The Kiros campaign quickly pivots to a protest at the state capitol instead. — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

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

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