Thesaurus results for SWIVEL

swivel

verb

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 Sometimes those higher-quality efforts can nick off a defender and go over the crossbar, as was the case with Rogers’ swivelling left-footed strike in the second half against Palace. —

Mark Carey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 In effect, its hips, wrists, and neck can swivel a full 360 degrees unimpeded. —

Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026 The entire layout circled the exhibit room to which spectators were admitted, a certain number at a time, or alternatively, could sit in chairs in the center of the room and swivel their heads. —

Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025 We were impressed by its powerful suction and ability to swivel around furniture and corners. —

Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swivel

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Use a broom or vacuum cleaner with the rotating beater bar turned off (suction and stationary brush only).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The central bank faces shifting dynamics this year, with a rotating cast of regional presidents that seems titled toward a more aggressive posture on fighting inflation and a chair-designate, Kevin Warsh, who is likely to push for lower rates.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026