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
After starting his career as a stage and production manager on several Broadway shows, Adler pivoted to acting in his 60s.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
While some VCs like IQ Capital have pivoted to focus more intently on defense, others are being set up in Europe purely to hunt for opportunities in the sector.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Producers Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment pivoted the series to Netflix in the lead up to Starz’s split from Lionsgate in May (which became official this summer).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Piker’s stream started out covering general news, including the New York City mayoral race and Epstein documents, but Piker learned of Kirk’s shooting less than an hour into filming and pivoted his broadcast to focus on Kirk.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While there, Kim went to law school, practiced law for two years and then pivoted again, into early-childhood education, starting an online offering for foundational reading and math called True Learning.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Vimeo subsequently fully pivoted to providing video streaming services for business customers.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Lowe's life pivoted as a result of the scandal.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
While some VCs like IQ Capital have pivoted to focus more intently on defense, others are being set up in Europe purely to hunt for opportunities in the sector.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Producers Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment pivoted the series to Netflix in the lead up to Starz’s split from Lionsgate in May (which became official this summer).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Piker’s stream started out covering general news, including the New York City mayoral race and Epstein documents, but Piker learned of Kirk’s shooting less than an hour into filming and pivoted his broadcast to focus on Kirk.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While there, Kim went to law school, practiced law for two years and then pivoted again, into early-childhood education, starting an online offering for foundational reading and math called True Learning.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Vimeo subsequently fully pivoted to providing video streaming services for business customers.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Lowe's life pivoted as a result of the scandal.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoted
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After the Blue Jays swung a trade to bring in Shane Bieber at this season's deadline, Edward Eng of FanSided's Jays Journal predicted the team would turn to him as a long-term replacement while letting Max Scherzer walk this winter.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Last year the park swung open the doors to equally ingenious fairytale rides themed to the Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan cartoons.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Toronto has rotated through six relievers at the back of the relief group in the last three weeks.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The band stretched and stretched — and then suddenly, for no apparent reason, the wheel rotated with a jerk.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The prototype delivered 13 per cent conversion efficiency, which, in simple terms, meant that with the prototype, for every 100 units of heat energy that went into the device, about 13 units were turned into electricity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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To cope, Chinese companies have turned more to grouping large numbers of less efficient, often homegrown, chips together to achieve similar computing capabilities.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton twirled another gem on Tuesday night – this time, at the expense of the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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With the Dolphins down 23-20, Washington bobbled the punt return, ran to the right then spun back left en route to a 74-yard punt return touchdown.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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The room seemed to flicker as an aerial dancer on Virgin Voyages’ newest ship spun in circles against bright lights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 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
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Gurich grabbed a hold of Thimmhardy’s left wrist with his left hand and twisted her wrist behind her back before grabbing the woman’s shirt with his right hand and continued pushing her with her wrist in a control hold, according to the complaint.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sisal ropes twisted across the legs add a touch of both functionality and beauty to the timeless.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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It can be blended into smoothies, swirled into oatmeal or yogurt, or used as a base for savory or sweet dips and sauces.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lisa was a cotton-candy vision in her Lever Couture gown that brought the drama with a sweeping train and fabric that swirled around her hips and shoulders.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Pivoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoted. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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