as in swung
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the telescope is mounted on a tripod so you can easily pivot it for viewing in any direction
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Recent Examples of pivoted
The company has pivoted away from COVID-19 antigen test kits, which were the main source of revenue in 2023, towards VELDONA Pet supplements and VOC POCT technologies.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
In January, Drake dropped the case and pivoted to a defamation case against UMG.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
The remarks echoed Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has pivoted the automaker to robotaxis and AI in the past year, even as experts argue that large-scale adoption of the vehicles could be years away due to regulatory hurdles and technological limitations.
—Kanchana Chakravarty and Aditya Soni, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
In addition to a large assortment of Bluetooth communicators, the brand has pivoted towards its own range of helmets that come integrated with its very own communications technology.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
After re-signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to an extension last week, all of the attention from the Cowboys pivoted toward getting a deal done with Lewis.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
The Bears pivoted to him after their interest in reuniting with Khalil Mack was snuffed out when the ex-Bear agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Chargers.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The vehicle pivoted in a lobby area and drove out of the opposite end of the building.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
So, the Raiders pivoted to a veteran.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
In January, Drake dropped the case and pivoted to a defamation case against UMG.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
The remarks echoed Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has pivoted the automaker to robotaxis and AI in the past year, even as experts argue that large-scale adoption of the vehicles could be years away due to regulatory hurdles and technological limitations.
—Kanchana Chakravarty and Aditya Soni, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
In addition to a large assortment of Bluetooth communicators, the brand has pivoted towards its own range of helmets that come integrated with its very own communications technology.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
After re-signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to an extension last week, all of the attention from the Cowboys pivoted toward getting a deal done with Lewis.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
The Bears pivoted to him after their interest in reuniting with Khalil Mack was snuffed out when the ex-Bear agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Chargers.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The vehicle pivoted in a lobby area and drove out of the opposite end of the building.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
So, the Raiders pivoted to a veteran.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoted
Verb
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After thirty minutes, Cohen and his chair were rotated ten degrees and measured again.—
Zach Zimmerman,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
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Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The Deluxe Rooms have a balcony giving views over the lake, as well as walk-wardrobes, touch-pads for curtains and lights and hi-tech TVs that can be swivelled around to watch from bed or from the sofa area.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Judge Wiley swivelled in his leather chair toward the sixteen jurors seated in his jury box.—
Adam Iscoe,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Pivoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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