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
Unlike a traditional upright vacuum, the model has Dyson’s signature ball design that seamlessly swivels around corners and furniture.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Easy to stash in a purse or beach bag, the stick swivels up so no sharpening is required—nor is a brush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition to a swiveling driver and passenger seat, the two-seat rear bench swivels to face forward or face the passenger side.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
In the water, dozens of surfers sit upright, swiveling like tops, waiting for the perfect swell to appear.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Easy to stash in a purse or beach bag, the stick swivels up so no sharpening is required—nor is a brush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition to a swiveling driver and passenger seat, the two-seat rear bench swivels to face forward or face the passenger side.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
In the water, dozens of surfers sit upright, swiveling like tops, waiting for the perfect swell to appear.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivel
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Visit The Danville Museum Of Fine Arts And History For a crash course in Danville history, plus access to a rotating lineup of fine art exhibits, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is a one-stop shop for all things Danville culture.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Still no timetable on anything, but he’s been able to swing the bat and feel like there’s been some steady improvement day after day.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (Last week: 1) The betting odds have swung massively into Gilgeous-Alexander’s favor with Jokić missing so many games recently with an ankle injury.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Coogler first turned heads with his 2013 debut Fruitvale Station, a shattering account of a fatal shooting that presaged the surge of the Black Lives Matter movement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Rinna turned Wednesday’s H&M & LA event in Los Angeles into a family affair, attending the event alongside her daughters Delilah Belle and Amelia Gray Hamlin.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Here, guests will find Stardust Racers, a dual-track roller coaster, as well as Constellation Carousel, beautifully lit with animals that spin in different directions.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The president was poised to sign an executive order that would have spun TikTok’s U.S. operations into a new company, but that has been placed on hold in wake of the levies, a source familiar with the plans told The Hill.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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On his podcast, Wright talked about how his comments were twisted.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Dawn broke to reveal its source: a long, narrow ridge of jagged ice that had mysteriously arisen across the lake’s surface, meandering like the spiked back of a twisting dragon.—
Martin Fackler,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the real show came later, when Ne-Yo was spotted on the dance floor twirling tongues with one of his girlfriends and grabbing her derriere.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Constellation Carousel will allow guests to whirl and twirl across the Milky Way.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Entrepreneurs need to stay flexible and ready to pivot when necessary.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant pivoted to a new celebration in the team’s 124-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rumors of a romance first swirled after the duo were photographed in November 2024 at a Halloween party, that .Paak captured on Instagram.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Fed last week left interest rates unchanged, an acknowledgement of the uncertainty swirling around the economy.—
Lucia Mutikani,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Swivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swivel. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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