as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pivot
Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
In a quick pivot, Jen Nelson in Marketing vision-boarded a list of ingredients, with fennel as an action point, and there’s even some dialoguing about implementing a focaccia station.
—Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Devonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
Jordan pivoted his way towards directing the third film as well as starring in it.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pivot
Noun
This pivot became evident when Foreign Minister Wang visited junta officials in August 2024, signaling Beijing’s clear support.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
In a quick pivot, Jen Nelson in Marketing vision-boarded a list of ingredients, with fennel as an action point, and there’s even some dialoguing about implementing a focaccia station.
—Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Tony Gilroy had originally planned to make five seasons of Andor, before pivoting to two 12-episode seasons.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
Jordan pivoted his way towards directing the third film as well as starring in it.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pivot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pivot
Noun
-
General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
-
At the core of Villanueva’s challenge was the argument that how Kansas seats jurors in death penalty cases – a process called death qualification – skews capital trials.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Stop in for handcrafted cocktails, beer, and wine in the company of live music and rotating art installations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Wilcke: While the quarterbacks rotated early and often, Loftis and Harrell looked to be in a 1A-1B role, while Wilcke worked with the second team.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Like many modern calamities, the roots of the Great Flood were firmly planted in history.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
-
What developers would like in these scenarios is a way to find the root cause of security issues and be able to prioritize actions to remediate system health.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The second player swings the ball across the top of the key to the second side.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
-
The former mayor of Salzburg gave the project the go-head in 2024, but now a governmental skirmish has begun after the mayoral office swung from the political right to the left after an election.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Yellows 1, 2, 3 and 4: Were all banned in 1959 after they were potentially linked to lesions and heart damage.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
-
An exhausted golden retriever after a fun day at doggy day care has captured hearts online after a video gained viral attention.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost.—
Helene Cooper Jason Horowitz Claire Brown Maureen Cavanagh,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
-
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Less than two months later, the Warriors then spun Schröder to the Pistons in the multi-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Bay Area.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Although deGrom gave up just one run over seven strong innings, Yamamoto spun seven scoreless innings at Globe Life Field.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pivot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivot. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share