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
Following an early career at a magazine, Myricks pivoted and set out to make a name for herself in the cosmetics industry, which ultimately led to her viral namesake brand.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
After months of frustration, Sine pivoted into sales at a tech company, where his technical training gives him an edge.
—Samantha Walravens, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lowe's life pivoted as a result of the scandal.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In March 2020, many schools across the nation closed and pivoted to remote learning.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Once a livestock farmer, Ackerman pivoted the family land to pumpkins back in the ‘80s, after commodity prices crashed and a couple of droughts wreaked havoc on the industry.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
The editorial board pivoted a bit more on district representation.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Cortes saw that and pivoted Saturday, too, attacking with his full arsenal from the start rather than allowing the Dodgers to jump on his fastball.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 24 Aug. 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
Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
After months of frustration, Sine pivoted into sales at a tech company, where his technical training gives him an edge.
—Samantha Walravens, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lowe's life pivoted as a result of the scandal.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In March 2020, many schools across the nation closed and pivoted to remote learning.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Once a livestock farmer, Ackerman pivoted the family land to pumpkins back in the ‘80s, after commodity prices crashed and a couple of droughts wreaked havoc on the industry.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
The editorial board pivoted a bit more on district representation.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Cortes saw that and pivoted Saturday, too, attacking with his full arsenal from the start rather than allowing the Dodgers to jump on his fastball.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 24 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoted
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For a locker room that’s been through a lot because the front office swung and missed on the worst quarterback trade in NFL history.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta also received an assist from Papoose and Joyner Lucas, all of them sharing lyrical wordplay and seamless tradeoffs as Busta swung between his trademark dichotomy of rapping to gruff bellowing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The tournament’s first weekend alone has seen sneakers, sandals and heels rotated courtside, positioning footwear as central to its off-court spotlight.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Once the screen’s fully rotated into portrait mode, the image adjusts accordingly.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But on just the third play of the fourth quarter, veteran tight end Zach Ertz turned a short pass in the flat into a 20-yard TD.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas defensive end Phillip Lee turned a question about the challenges Ole Miss presents into a reflection on what the Razorbacks are doing.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Two go-go dancers twirled on a bar behind them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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In one dugout, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner twirled changeups and heaved fastballs, asserting his dominance once again.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Tales are spun and then immediately tied back up into knots, and its gothic drama provides a fresh new place for Johnson to play in his preferred genre.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Meer took the snap, rolled to his right and spun away from the pressure.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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The agents pushed him against a metal fence, put his hands behind his back and twisted his arm, according to the lawsuit.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Soon, you’re forced to become an even more ruthless killing machine by delivering multiple A-grade performances, before your arm’s twisted behind your back to deliver a solitary S-grade.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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While conspiracy theories swirled online about his death, Trump himself even retweeted a conspiracy theory connecting Clinton to Epstein's death.—
Martha McHardy
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trade speculation has swirled around Crosby for about five years now.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pivoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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