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swivel

[swiv-uhl] / ˈswɪv əl /


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Maddox Batson sits in a swivel chair in a West Hollywood recording studio on a recent evening, spinning idly as his mother and manager go over their plans for the next few days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

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

The calmness and poise to turn and swivel on it.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

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 pet hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

I’ve never been to a place like this before, and it makes me sit up and swivel my head right and left so I don’t miss anything.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick