as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy
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as in to rotate
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 pivot
Katie Mannion, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
During a town-hall meeting with staff in the network’s Hudson Yards headquarters this month, Mr. Thompson presented a series of slides that underscored the necessity of CNN’s digital pivot, flagging its underperforming advertising business and the lack of energy on its website.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The University of California, Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology, Glendale Community College and Pepperdine University closed campuses and pivoted to online classes last week due to evacuation orders in the region.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Speaking to The Washington Post in November 2022, Fat Joe explained that Azariah was behind his pivot to talk show host.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
During a town-hall meeting with staff in the network’s Hudson Yards headquarters this month, Mr. Thompson presented a series of slides that underscored the necessity of CNN’s digital pivot, flagging its underperforming advertising business and the lack of energy on its website.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
So the Canes may well pivot and move toward a skilled forward to add to the mix.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The University of California, Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology, Glendale Community College and Pepperdine University closed campuses and pivoted to online classes last week due to evacuation orders in the region.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivot
Noun
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Your hands should be under your shoulders and your knees under your hips, with your back flat and your core engaged.—
Emma Yasinski,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls are unlikely to part with their entire young core at this juncture, but attaching one of these players to a trade could be worth it — for the right price.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These counter height stools have a 360-degree rotating seat, so users can seamlessly swivel to face towards or away from the counter.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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By Saturday morning, the Empire State Building will be lit up in the Nets’ throwback red, white and blue color scheme with No.15 rotating on the spire.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The first lady, who has consistently championed American designers throughout her time in the public eye, stayed true to her style roots with the Ralph Lauren creation.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Set plants only deep enough such that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, after reading the groom-to-be's explanation on Reddit, many users have swung behind him in support.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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These aspects come with a price, too, as average tags swing from 850 euros for a shirt and around 1,300 euros for knitwear up to 4,200 euros for a double cashmere coat.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At its heart, this is a story about survival and the safety found in true connection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This year, don’t be surprised if collectors looking for a hidden gem turn their focus to outsider art.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Around the same time, a 25-year-old woman from Kansas was driving south in a Toyota, and collided with the Honda as the driver tried to turn west on U.S. 20-26, police said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Speed is of the essence in digital publishing, where breaking news is only relevant for a few hours at a time.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Local landmarks are, in essence, silent witnesses to past eras, kingdoms, and tastes.—
Katherine McGrath,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Scientists traced one to the turbulent, magnetically active region around a rapidly spinning star called a magnetar.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Accelerate Gradually Avoid sudden acceleration, which can cause tires to spin.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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