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or swivelled
as in rotated
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 swiveled
The seat can even be swiveled outward toward the door opening to make access easier.
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Sweeney doubled over with laughter at the bit and so did the members of her group, including Braun, while many Laugh Factory guests swiveled their heads in her direction to gauge her reaction.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Jean swivelled on the banquette, facing Wole.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The mantis arches above the grass, head swiveled impossibly.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The Deluxe Rooms have a balcony giving views over the lake, as well as walk-wardrobes, touch-pads for curtains and lights and hi-tech TVs that can be swivelled around to watch from bed or from the sofa area.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Judge Wiley swivelled in his leather chair toward the sixteen jurors seated in his jury box.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Even Snoop, who hadn’t swiveled his seat, was hyped and looking forward to stealing the standout.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiveled
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Neemias Queta rotated over for a late contest but was unable to force a miss.—
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose Thursday but the Nasdaq Composite slid as investors rotated out of tech.—
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The kids were up at daybreak, congregating beneath the parachute, having already swung on the rope swing, picked on one another, cried a little, and gotten into a cooler of sodas.—
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Today, however, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction.—
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Bryant turned the ball over 17 times and allowed Jonesboro (13-7, 1-1) to score repeatedly in transition.—
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Owens turned herself into Long Beach police Wednesday, and she was booked on $200,000 bail.—
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Saliva, a yawn, even the sound of hair being twirled crackles with intensity thanks to Julij Zornik’s stark sound design.—
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In the video, which reached over 2 million views as of Tuesday, Stubby twirled with excitement, showing off his fresh look.—
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The Sentra slowed and spun back into traffic before colliding with a red pickup truck, police said.—
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The ball bounced off the hands of linebacker Eric Kendricks, fell to the turf and spun slowly and harmlessly into the north end zone at Lincoln Financial Field, setting off a raucous celebration on the San Francisco 49ers’ sideline befitting of the Barbary Coast in its post-Gold Rush heyday.—
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Karrie Downs confirmed that 99% of what is on Facebook is exaggerated or twisted in discussing social media photos of their property and confirmed there's no proof of where those photos were taken.—
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Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter drew up two first-quarter looks that sent completely unblocked rushers at Nix, and the Chargers twisted Denver’s offensive line around multiple times with exotic blitzes that sent rushers looping around to opposite gaps.—
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Jade Catta-Preta Jade Catta-Preta pivoted from a career in theater to a career in comedy.—
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Arizona pivoted quickly to Arenado, and after some deliberation, the 13-year veteran agreed to waive his no-trade clause.—
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During the 15-minute group ceremony, rising heat and steam are swirled by the sweep of a towel, carrying the scent of pure essential oils through the air.—
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Rumors of treason, incompetence and betrayal swirled.—
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“Swiveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiveled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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