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
In the bond market, Treasury yields swiveled following Thursday’s economic reports.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
And similar to the footrest, the cupholders can be swiveled in and out from under the arms.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
The Boss Cat Bed can swivel to suit both cats who want to supervise their kingdom and those who prefer to sleep in seclusion.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The table can swivel and adjust to accommodate the occupants.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
And similar to the footrest, the cupholders can be swiveled in and out from under the arms.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
The Boss Cat Bed can swivel to suit both cats who want to supervise their kingdom and those who prefer to sleep in seclusion.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The table can swivel and adjust to accommodate the occupants.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivel
Verb
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When baking in a skillet, rotate the pan a quarter turn every 10 minutes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Bake for 30 minutes, then turn the heat to 375°F, rotate the pie, and continue baking until the filling is bubbling and the crust is deep golden brown, about 45 minutes more.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Happ’s oblique bothered him the most when attempting to swing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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In between the European trips, Biden had swung back to the United States to be at home in Wilmington, Delaware, for the verdict of his son Hunter Biden's guns case trial.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Trump faced charges related to keeping hundreds of classified documents and refusing to turn them over to the FBI while Biden was under investigation for retaining classified documents.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The nine-horse sprint turned into a four-horse battle by the final stretch and featured several lead changes.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Verb
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In a video posted by PBR, That Mexican OT spun away from a charging bull on two occasions, just barely escaping its horns.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to believe Milwaukee wouldn’t go for such an offer: Butler doesn’t exactly fit a rebuild timeline (and an unhappy Butler has made waves before), and spinning his sizable contract off to another team would likely prove difficult.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Easiest-Ever Pasta Salad Twisty Is Optimal Our favorite short shapes tend to be twisted, like rotini, fusilli, or cavatappi.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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And in nearly every major legislative hurdle, including clinching the vote that made Johnson speaker, Trump has personally gotten involved to twist arms in the final moments.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The actress looked stunning on the red carpet, twirling in the floor-length dress, which featured a corset-style bodice with geometric cutouts and a whimsical skirt with an attached train.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2025
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The off-the-shoulder, sleeveless top feels amazing in the sun, and the roomy high-low skirt is perfect for twirling—no matter your age.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Whitney knows the best way to get the heat off her absurd situation with Mikayla is to pivot the drama.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
17 May 2025
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One founder wanted to pivot toward business-to-business (B2B) licensing; the other remained focused on product development.—
Stephan Lendi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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As the questions surrounding Oasis‘ fast-approaching reunion tour continue to swirl, longtime bassist Andy Bell has confirmed his presence within the lineup.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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Conflict-of-interest worries are swirling around Trump’s four-day visit to the Middle East.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Swivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swivel. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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