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noun

ˈpi-vət How to pronounce pivot (audio)
Definition of pivotnext
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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verb

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
Noun
In a memo to Arthur Hays Sulzberger, the paper’s publisher, Markel urged a bold pivot. — Sam Ezersky, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The agreement doesn’t explain what circumstances might allow transportation officials to pivot. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
Anya Gallaccio’s interest in decay and mortality pivoted nicely into a tactful, timely engagement with eco-consciousness and connection to place. — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 In response to those concerns, property owner Franklin 1960 Lucent Lane pivoted to a housing development and presented a draft of that development to the city council in March. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pivot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivot
  1. core
  2. rotate
  3. root
  4. swing
  5. heart
  6. turn
  7. essence
  8. spin
Noun
  • The safety filing delivers the core engineering and operational data needed for federal oversight.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sayegh also puts her staying power down to her father’s influence, which instilled core values like honoring deals, treating people with respect and booking movies based on audience demand and not personal taste.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of core
Verb
  • The 2026 shows will again feature a rotating assortment of live openers, along with afterparties featuring DJ sets from special guests.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chicken salad sandwiches, hummus, pastries, jam and burrata toast, rotating salads and sandwiches and other bites will be available.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of rotate
Noun
  • Before looking at groundwater, the team tested similar sensors to guide breast cancer surgery and to image root systems in plant biology.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Vest’s campus roots Ma, 25, became interested in crypto derivatives while studying finance and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of root
Verb
  • When the Spider swings past a silverish-gray newsstand filled with copies of the Daily Bugle, the frame becomes black-and-white, even in the color version.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There was no notice to staff that swings in blood sugar levels can cause the kind of emotional distress and behavioral outbursts that got Christian in trouble.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Brockman’s message received 40 hearts, five checkmarks, and three thank-you emojis.
    — Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Many dietary recommendations overlap with long-standing heart-health advice, such as eating more fruits, vegetables and fish.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of heart
Verb
  • The service The service here is a nod to the turn-of-the-last-century where waiters and barmen wear starched white dinner jackets and a pianist serenades your cocktails in a grand salon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Hidden Planet is the latest in the canon, this time turning the micro-cameras on the world of insects.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of turn
Noun
  • The bones, essence, and layering of that apartment form a mini masterclass in design.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In the morning, reach for your cleanser or simply rinse the skin with water, then proceed with a hydrating serum or essence (if desired), moisturizer, and SPF.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of essence
Verb
  • In the book, Lucy and Mina, the two main female characters caught up in the web of horror spun by the terrifying Transylvanian count Dracula, stand out as strong, intelligent and courageous.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Then came the surprising part The team used muon spin relaxation to look for extremely weak magnetic fields inside the material.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of spin

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“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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