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 Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025 The home security camera started swiveling around in a TikTok video that was posted on September 1 by @teddyware.thegolden after hearing a commotion from the other side of the room. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Bernardo Silva put his hands on his head and swivelled in the same direction in disbelief. Elias Burke, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 With its distinctive winglets and sleek exterior lines, the interior cabin—measuring 17.8 feet in length and 4.8 feet in height—showcases two-toned executive leather seats that articulate and swivel, as well as in-cabin, speaker-less audio. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swivel 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivel
Verb
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating the pan half way through to make sure even baking.
    Bev Barrett, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The name pays tribute to Ngo’s late mother Mai Chu, with items such as a rotating fish crudo and filet mignon in bò kho (a spicy Vietnamese soup) jus. ▪ Tomo Noodles & Dumplings is in its soft opening phase at 3230 Arena Blvd.
    Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Twins swung a minor trade on Thursday, trading utilityman Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The Mavs swung another trade Tuesday, acquiring noted Celtics killer Caleb Martin from Philadelphia.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • This year, don’t be surprised if collectors looking for a hidden gem turn their focus to outsider art.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Absent greater public awareness the ominous forecast will turn into inevitability.
    Michael S. Lubell, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The atmosphere was electric, set to the rhythm of classic R&B hits spun by Abby the DJ, creating an inviting, soulful energy that filled the space.
    Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Weaving a fascination for lace A delicate jewel among textiles, lace is an elegant and deceptively simple creation whose appeal has been spun for centuries.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • For the bottom filter, access it by pinching the section where the body of the hair dryer meets its cord — twisting and pulling down.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Telenovelas were pivotal to my understanding of life, as twisted as that might seem.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Sleek sea otters dive and twirl in a tank before awed visitors.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Customers say the fit is comfortable and not itchy, so your little princess can twirl fuss-free.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Kat Turner The former actress and burlesque dancer pivoted to cooking by moving to attend culinary school in New York City before coming back to Los Angeles as a private chef to stars, like Smashing Pumpkins.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • And Range employees aren’t the only former agents to pivot to management.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Bring to a simmer over medium; simmer, stirring and swirling skillet occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, and chicken is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The Sox went into camp last spring with trade rumors swirling around ace Dylan Cease.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025

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“Swivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swivel. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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