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
Multiple engines attached to the wings swivel into vertical and horizontal positions to accommodate a lift like a helicopter and provide forward movement.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
And his signature move is still sharp, a collection of swiveling heels, leg twitches and kicks.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
When those minutes came, his head constantly swiveled in fear.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Then there are automatic shooting modes, like the swiveling spin shot, and Honor has plans for other automations, including AI video editing.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
And his signature move is still sharp, a collection of swiveling heels, leg twitches and kicks.
—Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
When those minutes came, his head constantly swiveled in fear.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Then there are automatic shooting modes, like the swiveling spin shot, and Honor has plans for other automations, including AI video editing.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivel
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On the starboard side lies a custom wine cellar, while forward are two guest cabins, one VIP, and an owner’s suite with a rotating bed that swivels to create more space in the dressing room and en suite.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Barnes Welcome Center also houses a gallery, indoor and outdoor classrooms, office space, and a locker room for Duke Gardens' rotating crew of 250 volunteers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The man, wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, walks up to the woman and immediately swings the hammer at her head.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices have swung between historic highs and lower levels since late 2025, as geopolitical tensions and trade concerns have prompted some investors toward the safe-haven asset.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The point is to keep eight low-lying pockets of the Lower East Side from turning into basins once the floodgates close.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The game turned some Wildcat fans into Wolverine fans, at least for one night.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The plot that spins from this opening includes a series of events involving philosophy, parenting, mental health, disability, romance and international art terrorism that would take several columns worth to summarize.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Invitees will be welcomed with Martell’s French 75 while a DJ spins the hottest beats before Davido himself arrives on Sunday, April 12.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Her video first depicted the screw, apparently lodged vertically into the shoe's sole, then captured the moments afterward in which her boyfriend worked to twist it out of the foam.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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In place of drums is a constant floor of undulating synth bass, which sometimes twists itself into the treble range but mostly functions as the x-axis to the percussion’s y in the vast lattice structure that supports this music.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once the snake falls to the bottom, twirl the bag and tie a knot well up on the twisted section.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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This polka-dot midi skirt is full of flirty details, from its curve-hugging silhouette to its flowy hem that’s made for twirling.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sales bottomed in the second quarter of 2020, and Buzza decided to pivot the business model, shifting to essential services such as hospitals, distribution centers and industrial plants, where workers couldn’t phone it in and still needed to eat lunch.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Shrewder artists on the rise are pivoting to the center.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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White clouds can be seen swirling on Earth's sunlit arc above the line separating night from day while the cratered expanse of the lunar disk stretches out below.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rumors had swirled for months that Epstein was the one who introduced the President and first lady, and that she could have also been trafficked by Epstein.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Swivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swivel. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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