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
Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
From early failures to career pivots and personal growth, Kevin will guide guests to find meaning in their missteps and humor in hindsight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Similar pivots have been achieved by many people, inside and outside of the company, through Salesforce’s publicly available Trailhead program, which provides free online Salesforce administration training.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Wagner started making cast-iron cookware in 1891 and quickly solidified itself as a leader in the category; the company survived a century of brand pivots and owner changes before shuttering in 1999.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
After the excitement of Opening Week, the NBA pivots to NBA Cup Play.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Resist short-term pressure by waiting for meaningful data before making strategic pivots.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The next episode pivots around Noah’s basketball game with his brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
When the Sun enters Scorpio on October 23rd, the energy pivots toward your friendships, networks, and long-term dreams.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 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
Our talk of the first president eventually pivots to the actions of the current one.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
The top lid even pivots up and down just like many outdoor barbecue grills.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Kierna invites Gizelle over for a gossip session that quickly pivots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
With the French Maison’s 80th anniversary, Balmain essentially pivots to a more democratic approach of customer participation, unfolding an aspirational and timeless story.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The central Largo movement pivots around a clash of B-minor and B-major chords, with the latter repeatedly struggling to win out over the former.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030 as the company pivots to an AI-first strategy.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Given chances to replicate his pivots toward moderation on subjects like Wall Street, housing, and policing, Mamdani did not bend on the Middle East.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
From early failures to career pivots and personal growth, Kevin will guide guests to find meaning in their missteps and humor in hindsight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Similar pivots have been achieved by many people, inside and outside of the company, through Salesforce’s publicly available Trailhead program, which provides free online Salesforce administration training.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Wagner started making cast-iron cookware in 1891 and quickly solidified itself as a leader in the category; the company survived a century of brand pivots and owner changes before shuttering in 1999.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
After the excitement of Opening Week, the NBA pivots to NBA Cup Play.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Resist short-term pressure by waiting for meaningful data before making strategic pivots.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The next episode pivots around Noah’s basketball game with his brother, Sasha (Timothy Simons).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
When the Sun enters Scorpio on October 23rd, the energy pivots toward your friendships, networks, and long-term dreams.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
But after the first 20 minutes of Morgan grappling with her current life, Unspeakable Things pivots backward into a family album of Morgan’s past.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 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
Our talk of the first president eventually pivots to the actions of the current one.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
The top lid even pivots up and down just like many outdoor barbecue grills.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Kierna invites Gizelle over for a gossip session that quickly pivots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
With the French Maison’s 80th anniversary, Balmain essentially pivots to a more democratic approach of customer participation, unfolding an aspirational and timeless story.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The central Largo movement pivots around a clash of B-minor and B-major chords, with the latter repeatedly struggling to win out over the former.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030 as the company pivots to an AI-first strategy.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivots
Noun
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mulching too early traps heat and tricks plant roots to remain active and produce new growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the power play, Geekie rotates between the strong-side flank and the off-side elbow.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, don’t be surprised if Miami rotates cornerback in this game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our hearts are with the family, friends, and fellow crew members grieving this unimaginable loss.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And in the fall, when the air turns crisp and the fields turn orange, this unassuming little town reminds visitors that sometimes, the most unique places grow from the simplest seeds (pun intended).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This indicated that these sediment cores could indeed identify areas where human remains were located at a site, Meyer-Kaiser said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Stars form when massive clouds of frigid molecular gas begin to fragment and collapse, producing dense cores where stars begin to coalesce.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Young feels within range for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who always swings for the fences.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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But the tone swings between sour and sweet, grounded and silly, and the jokes run more broadly wacky than precise or original.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond installing coils or rails, the process requires road resurfacing, upgraded power lines, and new grid interface points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Before being subbed out for his last break of the game, Antetokounmpo scored or assisted on all 10 points the Bucks scored in the first three minutes and 45 seconds of the final quarter.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For example, a key scene where Amélie’s nanny Nishio creates and spins two tops, as a metaphor for their powerful soulmate connection, came from a memory a color artist offered.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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