Thesaurus results for SWIVEL

swivel

verb

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 In effect, its hips, wrists, and neck can swivel a full 360 degrees unimpeded. —

Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026 The entire layout circled the exhibit room to which spectators were admitted, a certain number at a time, or alternatively, could sit in chairs in the center of the room and swivel their heads. —

Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025 We were impressed by its powerful suction and ability to swivel around furniture and corners. —

Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Never miss a step with the adjustable heel strap that can swivel to the front of the shoe to wear it as a backless clog. —

Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swivel

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Verb

An Innovation Council, a rotating group from across the company, meets monthly to champion new concepts.

— Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Again against Chicago, Minnesota failed to contain the ball off the bounce and didn’t rotate well when it was forced to help after being beat at the point of attack.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026