Thesaurus results for SWIVEL

swivel

verb

Definition of swivel

as in to rotate

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis the cat swiveled one ear to listen to a sound outside swiveled around in his office chair

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Recent Examples of swivel The figure features Boba Fett's signature Mandalorian armor, a swiveling helmet range finder, jetpack, blaster and a fabric cape. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026 The world is watching like spectators at a tennis match, swiveling back and forth as governments and enterprises decide which side to rely on. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The bassinet can swivel over your bed but remains separate from it, ensuring your baby has a safe sleep space. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026 Ringley placed the camera, which looked like an eyeball swivelling on top of a small white pyramid, on her Mac and began recording. — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swivel

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivel

Verb

Guests can spend the day at one of three oceanfront pools, unwind on the hotel’s private stretch of beach, or join the rotating lineup of activities, from live music and fitness classes to astrology nights, so there’s always something happening.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Part of that strategy involves rotating certain players between Triple A and the majors with the understanding that their roles will be limited.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of rotate

Verb

Two Democratic candidates aim to turn the Johnson County district blue for the first time in years.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Miami now will turn its attention to filling three open roster spots, with former Kings forward Demar DeRozan among the logical options.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

Rather than a concert, Benton envisioned the evening as a community dance party featuring four veteran Kansas City DJs spinning classic funk, R&B and early hip-hop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Hurricanes are predicted to grow stronger and spin up faster, too, having a more damaging effect.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of spin

Verb

As Smith read Colt’s writings, the teenager remained expressionless, sometimes gently rocking and twisting in his chair.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Alicia Keys has made braids, cornrows, and twists a signature part of her evolving beauty look throughout her career.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of twist

Verb

Contestants from around the world displayed their skills when the dance competition show first twirled onto screens on July 20, 2005, showing off their skills in wide-ranging genres, including contemporary, hip-hop, jazz and ballroom.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Before putting on the new colorway from her Syrn Playful collection, Sweeney showed off the inside of her trailer and twirled in place, revealing the revealing back of her white matching thong.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of twirl

Verb

The tissue is solid wood and will have intricate, swirling grain patterns.

— Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
For months, mystery swirled around a 37-year-old Carlsbad woman found dead in the backcountry of Big Sur with a cut on her forehead and markings around her neck.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026