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
Ultimately, the Red Sox pivoted by bolstering their rotation, signing left-hander Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, amid the loss of the iconic Goodall, stunned students pivoted to planting the first tree in her honor.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
As she's gained a more significant following, her content has pivoted to mostly sharing videos with her daughters.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Manufacturers have pivoted to producing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips for hyperscaler corporations, leaving gamers and enthusiasts stuck with hugely inflated prices.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
With Democrats’ uniformly opposed to fully reopening DHS without major changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Republicans have pivoted to trying to fund the department’s immigration enforcement operations separately – and then go back to funding the rest of DHS with Democrats help.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
After a backlash, Kennedy has also pivoted to spending more time talking about less controversial topics like healthy eating — albeit with his own spin, including sharing exaggerated claims that various ailments can be cured by diet alone.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Scherzinger also pivoted to athletic wear, highlighting her commitment to movement.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
On cross-examination, Shohat pivoted to his defense, asking Perera a series of questions about how Rivera and Nuhfer were not trying to normalize diplomatic relations with the Venezuelan government but instead seeking to remove Maduro from power.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, amid the loss of the iconic Goodall, stunned students pivoted to planting the first tree in her honor.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
As she's gained a more significant following, her content has pivoted to mostly sharing videos with her daughters.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Manufacturers have pivoted to producing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips for hyperscaler corporations, leaving gamers and enthusiasts stuck with hugely inflated prices.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
With Democrats’ uniformly opposed to fully reopening DHS without major changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Republicans have pivoted to trying to fund the department’s immigration enforcement operations separately – and then go back to funding the rest of DHS with Democrats help.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
After a backlash, Kennedy has also pivoted to spending more time talking about less controversial topics like healthy eating — albeit with his own spin, including sharing exaggerated claims that various ailments can be cured by diet alone.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Scherzinger also pivoted to athletic wear, highlighting her commitment to movement.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
On cross-examination, Shohat pivoted to his defense, asking Perera a series of questions about how Rivera and Nuhfer were not trying to normalize diplomatic relations with the Venezuelan government but instead seeking to remove Maduro from power.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoted
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Chevron's refiners swung to a loss of $817 million compared with a profit of $325 million in last year's quarter, due to the lower margins, the timing effects on financial hedges and higher transportation costs.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Raschi threw, Miñoso swung and the ball took off to straightaway center, disappearing over the old bullpen fence, 415 feet away.—
Marianne Mather,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The 5,100square-foot museum, designed in the shape of a wave, maintains a collection of vintage and signature surfboards that are rotated between displays.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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New exhibits have rotated through the two remaining buildings, the Resnick Pavilion and BCAM.—
David Allen,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Knueppel, who was a one-and-done at Duke just like Flagg but turned 20 before his NBA career started, became the first rookie to lead the league in 3-pointers with 273.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Butajevas, who turned 19 on March 27, arrives to coach Todd Golden’s team with a prototypical European skill set at nearly 6-foot-10.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Penguins darted beneath us, marine iguanas grazed on algae, and sea lions twirled playfully in the water.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keith twirled the edges in his fingers and flipped the long part back and forth over his shoulder.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lionsgate has spun it into a franchise, including a Vegas escape room experience.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory and mischief unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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But then the day before the NCAA 5,000 heats, Chapa twisted his ankle.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the bond market, Treasury yields swiveled.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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When those minutes came, his head constantly swiveled in fear.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Watercolor nails Inspired by Impressionist paintings, watercolor nails put an artistic spin on the season’s texture trend as translucent polishes are swirled together for a diffused finish that feels fluid and expressive.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Still, allegations of insider trading and manipulation have swirled around prediction markets.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pivoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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