variants
or swivelling
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
Weather-resistant wicker and outdoor cushions with Sunbrella slipcovers are key for exterior furniture, and this armchair is a comfy, swiveling mixed-media accent for alfresco entertaining.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Our guide in Moscow, Tanya, was a middle-aged woman who wore thick glasses plucked from a swiveling Optika stand at a Metro station.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Sound collected by a deer’s large, swiveling outer ears is funneled through small, conical ducts into these bulbous structures protecting the middle and inner ears.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 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
The Premier League side did take the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, Gudmundsson providing the delivery from the left and Longstaff controlling, swivelling and finishing superbly.
—Dan Sheldon, 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
Now the piano has something to play against, slinking, leaping, whipping, and swiveling like an agitated shark in a tank of impassive harmonies.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Eyes are swiveling to Six Senses London at The Whiteley.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Our guide in Moscow, Tanya, was a middle-aged woman who wore thick glasses plucked from a swiveling Optika stand at a Metro station.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Sound collected by a deer’s large, swiveling outer ears is funneled through small, conical ducts into these bulbous structures protecting the middle and inner ears.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 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
The Premier League side did take the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, Gudmundsson providing the delivery from the left and Longstaff controlling, swivelling and finishing superbly.
—Dan Sheldon, 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
Now the piano has something to play against, slinking, leaping, whipping, and swiveling like an agitated shark in a tank of impassive harmonies.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Eyes are swiveling to Six Senses London at The Whiteley.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiveling
Verb
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Beverage director Jax Donahue divides the cocktail menu between classics and two rotating destinations (recently from San Francisco to Mexico City).—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Today show has had a rotating group of hosts in the past few months, due to Guthrie’s absence.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your 12th House of Silence hosts ambitious Mars, who’s cheering on Pluto in your 10th House of Audiences, turning private prep into public credibility without draining you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the team wasted no time turning a new leaf.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
16 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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Yalkin’s images give form to memory, transporting us into a twirling state of contemplation.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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The uncanniness of twisting the paraphernalia of daily life into something unfamiliar or strange satisfied the Surrealist desire to subvert convention and tap into the unconscious.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Tehran has made quite a penny charging tolls on the Strait, and twisting the knife by demanding payment in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan, according to the FT.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition to not being able to slow down, some drivers found their vehicles spinning down the icy interstate.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The July 2025 crash sent both cars spinning into a third vehicle, injuring that driver and Carcamo-Meza’s passenger, police said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are already rumors swirling from Europe that former Barcelona legend and coach Xavi could be considered to replace Mascherano.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rumors about the product have been swirling since last year, and the latest scoop says the company may be testing four different designs for the wearable.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Swiveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiveling. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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