Thesaurus results for SWIVELING

swiveling

verb

variants or swivelling

present participle of swivel

as in rotating

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 swiveling Two Lagun tables set up for meals and laptop work, swiveling to different seating positions. —

New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026 One of the most consequential artists of her generation, Selena revolutionized Latin music with her tejano twist on norteño music and hip-swiveling techno-cumbias that showcased her versatility. —

Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026 Sometimes those higher-quality efforts can nick off a defender and go over the crossbar, as was the case with Rogers’ swivelling left-footed strike in the second half against Palace. —

Mark Carey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Instead of swiveling like the Reverso, the case is doubled with an inner case that fits tightly within a larger case. —

Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025 The vacuum was easy to maneuver on bare floors and low-pile carpet, especially with the help of the swiveling head. —

Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Easily switch between the debris-collection side and cultivating side by simply turning the rake over or swiveling the head 180 degrees. —

Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 The pair stood almost motionless in the middle of the road, ears swiveling, eyes calm but watchful. —

Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiveling

Verb

All season long, Lindsay Gottlieb has been content to rely on a rotating group at the five.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until slightly puffed and cracked, 11–15 minutes.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026