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swivel

[swiv-uhl] / ˈswɪv əl /


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Behind her, an elegantly decorated living room can be seen, with a large L-shaped gray couch set up against one wall opposite two cozy-looking white swivel chairs.

From MarketWatch Jan. 15, 2026

However, as someone who often covers cyber hacks, I swivel the lens out of sight after my workout.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026

Similarly, the accompanying swivel chairs from HD Buttercup and the barstool seats in the kitchen are upholstered in Bengal and Husky-durable textiles that camouflage their rescues pet hair.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

During injury hold-ups and TMO deliberations – and there were plenty – they could swivel into the stands to pick out a variety of famous faces.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2025

I prayed the spotlight’d swivel its gaze toward Julia.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

As the hulking antenna swivels into action, screens inside the control room light up with the names of objects the radar system detects: stars, satellites and abandoned rocket bodies.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

There’s a light, power outlets including a USB-C port, a small mirror and a TV that swivels.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

Then the camera swivels to show us none other than Andrew Dice Clay, tentatively muttering in a “Guys and Dolls” accent, “You wanted a picture in front of the tree with me?”

From New York Times Jan. 19, 2024

The device, which looks like a small table lamp, has an eyeless, mouthless head that lights up and swivels.

From Washington Times Dec. 22, 2023

Dakari swivels without warning, throwing three rocks into the air.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

My pod was roomy, with solid seat padding and a large TV screen that swiveled.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

As I swiveled on my diner stool, the butterflies started to grow.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2025

They then swiveled their wings forward to continue on their way.

From Science Daily Nov. 9, 2023

A little over a year ago, Netflix reported a subscriber loss for the first time in a decade, and Wall Street’s interest swiveled.

From New York Times Jul. 15, 2023

Abiyoyo slowed to a stop, frustrated by the Amagqirha’s surprising nimbleness, and his beady eyes swiveled toward the tiny loudmouth.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

Kai Havertz swivelled neatly inside the area in both halves.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2024

The best chance of the half fell to McFadden just over the half-hour mark when she swivelled and fired a half-cleared corner inches wide of the post.

From BBC Oct. 31, 2023

But Vincent Kompany's hosts hit back immediately after the break as Lyle Foster swivelled and struck a calm finish for his first top-flight goal.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2023

Verona took the lead in the ninth minute when Lazović gathered the ball with his back to goal and swivelled to fire into the roof of the net.

From Seattle Times Jan. 9, 2023

His ears twitched and then swivelled right around.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

“Every second, every volley, your head is swiveling from side to side,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 22, 2025

I looked like an owl, my head swiveling on my neck, trying to take it all in.

From Slate Nov. 3, 2024

What isn’t allowed is big-ticket items - “appliances, for example,” he said, swiveling to point at the refrigerators behind him.

From Washington Times Oct. 28, 2023

Sensing that Brooklyn’s RaiQuan Gray is pressed up against his back, Timme goes to one of his favorite tricks, swiveling away from the defender to create separation.

From Seattle Times Jul. 24, 2023

“Ooooh!” said Hermione, swiveling around in her seat to look at the entrance.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

For the second she controlled a cross at waist height before swivelling and netting with a half-volley,

From BBC Feb. 16, 2025

"It looks ravishing, as usual: blue Cadillacs against orange desert, swivelling satellite dishes, mushroom clouds from nuclear tests rising silently on the horizon," he wrote.

From BBC May 24, 2023

Arrizabalaga blocked Hause’s initial shot but the centre-back reacted smartly, swivelling at the edge of the six-yard box and shunting the ball over the line.

From The Guardian Jun. 21, 2020

A figure in head-to-toe metallic coverings braced one limb against the door frame, swivelling its helmeted head back and forth at us.

From Nature Jan. 28, 2020

And swivelling round in his chair, he picked up his pen and began to write.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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