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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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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Resistance Wine Company emerged during its founders’ transition away from corporate careers, most notably his wife’s shift from securities law into winemaking, a move that continues to resonate with visitors exploring their own lifestyle pivots.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Strategic pivots often fail—not because of poor ideas or execution but because companies misjudge how attached investors are to their existing strategy.
—Mark Desjardine, Harvard Business Review, 19 Feb. 2026
Though instead of relying on the scandalous machinations of satire, as the Sundance titles did, this one pivots to and later works in service of the meditative allure of grief and memory drama.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Likewise, this administration has demonstrated a talent for sudden pivots — foreign policy statements that change overnight, budget proposals that evaporate by morning, and messaging that suggests the communications team may be using different maps, compasses and time zones.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
As challenging as this season has been for the Canucks, Blueger and Kämpf have continued to perform as steady, workmanlike pivots in the Vancouver lineup.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Later, Harper returns the favor, watching with rapt admiration when Eric pivots and gains a foothold during a CNN confrontation with Tender’s inscrutable CFO Whitney (Max Minghella), who is fighting against a new audit for his fiscally defunct company.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The closures come as Amazon pivots its focus to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Markets in the next few years, the company said in a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
According to a Zebra spokesperson, the review pivots the technology company further back to its core offerings.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Hezekiah pivots to boxing, and his strength in the ring and romantic chemistry with Mary get him the wrong kind of attention from Sugar — who’s just itching to swan-dive off that cliff into self-destruction.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Life pivots to you and the baby.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 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
Noun
From here, the biggest hurdle the French video game giant has to overcome is the mounting skepticism of fans — and employees — after disappointing or delayed releases and multiple pivots over a short period of time.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Resistance Wine Company emerged during its founders’ transition away from corporate careers, most notably his wife’s shift from securities law into winemaking, a move that continues to resonate with visitors exploring their own lifestyle pivots.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Strategic pivots often fail—not because of poor ideas or execution but because companies misjudge how attached investors are to their existing strategy.
—Mark Desjardine, Harvard Business Review, 19 Feb. 2026
Though instead of relying on the scandalous machinations of satire, as the Sundance titles did, this one pivots to and later works in service of the meditative allure of grief and memory drama.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Likewise, this administration has demonstrated a talent for sudden pivots — foreign policy statements that change overnight, budget proposals that evaporate by morning, and messaging that suggests the communications team may be using different maps, compasses and time zones.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
As challenging as this season has been for the Canucks, Blueger and Kämpf have continued to perform as steady, workmanlike pivots in the Vancouver lineup.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Later, Harper returns the favor, watching with rapt admiration when Eric pivots and gains a foothold during a CNN confrontation with Tender’s inscrutable CFO Whitney (Max Minghella), who is fighting against a new audit for his fiscally defunct company.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
This gradually pivots the narrative toward the possible culprits in the form of the Jewish Defense League (JDL), an organization in Europe and North America branded a right-wing terrorist group by the FBI.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The closures come as Amazon pivots its focus to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Markets in the next few years, the company said in a news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
According to a Zebra spokesperson, the review pivots the technology company further back to its core offerings.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Hezekiah pivots to boxing, and his strength in the ring and romantic chemistry with Mary get him the wrong kind of attention from Sugar — who’s just itching to swan-dive off that cliff into self-destruction.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Life pivots to you and the baby.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivots
Noun
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The Jackson family wanted to make sure their patriarch, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, returned to his roots on the East Coast.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Its slender stems branch out from the mother plant and form roots wherever the leaf nodes touch the soil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The work rotates and evolves, so even repeat visitors see something different.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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In a Monday note, Stifel strategist Barry Bannister wrote that investors may not be cautious enough as the market rotates out of large-cap growth stocks into their value counterparts.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.—
Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nine hearts were on display for the nine victims, six of whom were clients on the three-day skiing trip, and the other three were their guides.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Recipients aren't supposed to owe any taxes until the money is withdrawn, which can happen at any point after a child turns 18, in accordance with rules for traditional IRAs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Small fixes prevent messes as information-gathering Mercury turns retrograde in your 6th House of Wellness, nudging you to refine routines and rest your body and mind.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s especially the case in American urban cores, like Miami’s, that have seen an influx of wealth and rapid development, added Goldstone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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For instance, not all red supergiants shed their outer layers as their cores contract to become yellow hypergiants.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Peanut butter raises thrive when the pendulum swings to an employer’s market—but Thomas cautions bosses against playing a heavy hand.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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One of the doors then swings open, and Leija appears holding a firearm in one hand, with the muzzle pointed outside.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kaelyn Hamilton scored 13 points off the bench and Barnhard (Del Norte High School) had 10 points and six rebounds.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Suárez finished with 32 points, nine rebounds and three assists, her most points scored in a Horned Frogs uniform and a career high.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Chook on South Pearl Street looks discreet from the outside — a flat, black entry — though its interior is warm and open-air, and the rotisserie that spins in the back of the room makes the place smell heavenly.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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The al pastor that spins on a trompo behind the counter is also made with a familial recipe, coated in a generational marinade.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pivots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivots. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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