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
Ampere said subscription streaming is expected to generate an additional $22B from ad sales as traditionally ad-free streaming services have pivoted to ad-tiers.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Pickens intended to play today, but after discussions this morning, the Steelers pivoted on their decision.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic, as police efforts to find the gunman keep the case in the news.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
The Fed pivoted to cutting rates in September, in part, to preserve the labor market.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
So Riley, seeing no other choice, pivoted and put his faith in Moss.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The singer noted that some of the casting directors who pivoted to other talent options have apologized to him in the years since, expressing regret over their decisions.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
When he was introduced to the Facebook concept by three Harvard students, Zuckerberg pivoted to create Facebook.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The sequel to the 1988 supernatural comedy classic pivoted to digital streaming on premium video on demand on October 8.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Pickens intended to play today, but after discussions this morning, the Steelers pivoted on their decision.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic, as police efforts to find the gunman keep the case in the news.
—Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
The Fed pivoted to cutting rates in September, in part, to preserve the labor market.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
So Riley, seeing no other choice, pivoted and put his faith in Moss.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The singer noted that some of the casting directors who pivoted to other talent options have apologized to him in the years since, expressing regret over their decisions.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
When he was introduced to the Facebook concept by three Harvard students, Zuckerberg pivoted to create Facebook.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The sequel to the 1988 supernatural comedy classic pivoted to digital streaming on premium video on demand on October 8.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivoted
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The Raw, SmackDown, and ECW commentary teams usually rotated for the matches depending on what brand the wrestlers represented.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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For instance, gold’s reputation and its political constituency rotated through time.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024
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Under the giant disco ball, partygoers sipped champagne and twirled well past midnight.Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 11 Oct. 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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Even Snoop, who hadn’t swiveled his seat, was hyped and looking forward to stealing the standout.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2024
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