swivel

It defines how predictably and agreeably a car will swivel its hips, under braking and throttle, without spinning out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 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

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

In the center of the room, real-life visitors arrayed on 26 swivel chairs turn their heads back and forth to take in the supersized Last Supper occurring all around them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025

He even grinned, causing Trey’s head to swivel between us in confusion.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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

Next to him, 67-year-old teacher and musician Alan Akaka swivels his desk chair from his computer screen to face Cortez with a pop quiz: “Have you been practicing with the music?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2024

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

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

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

The pupils, age 6 to 8, adjusted collars, swiveled belts and repositioned the name badges on their chests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

And then, just like the wartime industries of L.A., the peacetime ports swiveled to more commercial operations.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2025

The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which also takes into account longer-term economic growth and inflation, initially tumbled after the Fed’s announcement but then swiveled.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2024

Suddenly, the head of a gigantic doll swiveled around and she froze, but it was too late.

From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

I swiveled round and the Pastor started poking through my hair, which was as warm and sticky as my neck.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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

Shamsi pinched a single and Maharaj swivelled the next ball for four, beating his chest in celebration.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 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

When Ralph couldn’t answer, Pinkus swivelled in his chair and looked out each of his five windows, one after another, right to left.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025

The team at Aardman knows how to manipulate our expectations for maximum humor, so much that seeing Feathers McGraw swiveling on a chair holding a new pet can yield laugh-out-loud results.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024

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

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2024

Heading downhill, drivers from 46th are supposed to use a stop sign, while swiveling their heads to look uphill, before proceeding onto northbound Marine View.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2023

Radar opened the window and stuck his head out, swiveling it around.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

From Champions League toe-pokes to swivelling on a dime in baggy blaugrana, the Ballon d'Or winner's very presence was enough to tune in for.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

"I am coming back home with just this, just my blanket," he told the BBC at Abuja's international airport, swivelling to reveal a black backpack.

From BBC ● May 6, 2023

He can spend his days swivelling around in the Oval Office before retiring.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 14, 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

The golden ship that had led him here was swivelling in the wind.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick