Synonyms of swiveled

swiveled

verb

variants or swivelled

past tense of swivel

as in rotated

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotated
• swung
• turned
• twirled
• spun
• twisted
• pivoted
• swirled
• whirled
• rolled
• revolved
• wheeled
• screwed
• unscrewed
• cranked
• coiled
• reeled
• twiddled
• wound
• circulated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swiveled

Banks, dressed in a blue suit and tie, swiveled back and forth watching his lawyer and Hester, like watching a tennis match. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

France’s left-back, on his way from Aston Villa to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, instinctively swivelled and attempted to clear, taking out the incoming Yamal with a swipe through the thigh in the process. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026

In the bond market, Treasury yields swiveled. — Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

An hour didn’t allow for a nap, but the seats swiveled easily in multiple directions and felt generally comfy with the footrest up. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026

The laser swiveled as its cameras followed the target. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026

The seat can even be swiveled outward toward the door opening to make access easier. — New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025

Sweeney doubled over with laughter at the bit and so did the members of her group, including Braun, while many Laugh Factory guests swiveled their heads in her direction to gauge her reaction. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025

Jean swivelled on the banquette, facing Wole. — David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025