as in to rotate
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
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Recent Examples of swivel
Developed as early as the 1940s, this design consists of a single wing that can swivel around the fuselage, much like a scissor blade.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Rotating car seats, which swivel 180–360 degrees for easier loading and unloading, can offer major convenience for parents.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 16 Aug. 2025
Robots The tabletop robot resembles an iPad mounted on a movable limb that can swivel and reposition itself to follow users in a room.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
During partnered play, swivel the curved arm up to coat the clit in rumbly vibrations, suggests Frye-Nekrasova.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Rotating car seats, which swivel 180–360 degrees for easier loading and unloading, can offer major convenience for parents.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 16 Aug. 2025
Robots The tabletop robot resembles an iPad mounted on a movable limb that can swivel and reposition itself to follow users in a room.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
During partnered play, swivel the curved arm up to coat the clit in rumbly vibrations, suggests Frye-Nekrasova.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivel
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Smarter Buying And Storage Habits The best way to keep spices at their peak is to buy, store, and rotate them wisely.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s a completely different challenge than rotating two and switching them out each drive and in certain packages.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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That kind of dexterity is apparent in the footwork, one of those features that can swing matches when the going gets tough.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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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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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Also, the tensions between Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Iyo could result in the latter turning heel on Vaquer during or after the match for the vacant WWE Women’s World Championship.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Delivering an incredible 280 Air Watts of suction through its fifth generation Hyperdymium capable of spinning at 135,000rpm, the flagship model boasts a number of other supporting technologies such as laser dust detection, whole-machine HEPA filtration, and a 70-minute runtime.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gaudí’s structure is a head-spinning mixture of morphing geometrical forms, many inspired by nature.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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No, just experience twisting her hair into a bun and tucking the ends underneath.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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Two go-go dancers twirled on a bar behind them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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But then, in August of 2024, it got stuck — again — this time slowly twirling in a kind of ocean vortex known as the Taylor column.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cielo, with its traditional island estate feel, starts the morning with live cooking stations and a Mediterranean breakfast before pivoting to seafood, salads, and artisanal flatbreads at lunch.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As the brand opens up to a more premium target and moves from competing with other nautical players to lifestyle brands, collections are pivoting toward a full-fledged assortment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The bristles are neither too floppy nor too stiff, neither too long nor too short, and are cut to the perfect rounded shape that’s just right for swirling pigment over the apples or spreading it along your cheekbones—without having to work too hard for a completely natural finish.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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These familiar, turbulent morasses of swirling droplets continue to stymie scientists.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Swivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swivel. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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