How to Use swivel in a Sentence

swivel

1 of 2 noun
  • The gun was mounted on a swivel.
  • This swivel lounge chair will do the trick.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The melt of his eyes, the swivel of his hip.
    — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Last week at Mass, there were quite a few heads on swivels.
    — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
  • His head is always on a swivel.
    — The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • From that point on, this pet parent needs to keep her head on a swivel.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The gate is held shut with a simple chain and swivel snap; there is no lock.
    — Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Aug. 2021
  • The earcups also have a good swivel range that copes with all face shapes and sizes.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 July 2021
  • The chair even rocks back and forth and swivels 360 degrees as well.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Always keep your head on a swivel when out in nature.
    — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Head on a swivel in that booth, Tirico!
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • The only issue one of our testers had was that the swivel had no lock.
    — Alec Scherma, Good Housekeeping, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Kick back and relax in these two outdoor chairs that rock and swivel.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Anansi spent the first two decades of adulthood with his head on a swivel.
    — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Run your line through the slide and tie on a swivel big enough that the line cannot go back through the slide.
    — Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 22 May 2021
  • His other key bit of advice was to keep your head on a swivel in the end zone.
    — Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Due to its swivel base, this seat is rather large and doesn't fit in all vehicles.
    — Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Keep your digital head on a swivel, folks.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
  • As the shark swims around you, keep your head on a swivel and try to maintain eye contact.
    — Nick Thompson and Forrest Brown, CNN, 25 July 2022
  • The chairs are on a swivel and allow guests to face many directions.
    — Rana Good, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • The diminutive Maradona beat him with a leap and a swivel of the noggin.
    — Barry Wilner, Star Tribune, 26 Nov. 2020
  • The arm itself can be adjusted via tilt, swivel and a nice range of heights.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Don't go to a school board meeting without a flak jacket and your head on a swivel.
    — W. Kamau Bell, CNN, 8 July 2022
  • Have your feet firmly planted and keep your head on a swivel when setting that screen.
    — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Next tie the line to a barrel swivel and add an 18-inch leader.
    — Bob McNally, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
  • But for others who choose to protest today move with caution and keep your head on swivel.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 27 June 2022
  • But neither starter is the type of linebacker that makes tailbacks keep their head on a swivel.
    — Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Nov. 2020
  • The hawk combs a curved beak through his feathers before peering around again, head on a swivel.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 27 Oct. 2020
  • And Charles Tyrwhitt makes one that is easy to put on and stay on with a swivel back.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Today, chair arms do more than go up and down, and instead, allow the arm rests to swivel left and right.
    — Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021

swivel

2 of 2 verb
  • She swiveled in her seat to check the time.
  • She swiveled the chair around to face us.
  • Then, the seat swivels out and also must be locked into place.
    — Kevin Williams, Ars Technica, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Be sure to swivel the oil around your mouth for about three minutes.
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The mop head isn’t as easy to swivel as other mops on this list.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
  • The raptor swivels its wings, eyes locked on the water below.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Wiggle and swan dive and swivel my body every which way that feels good or right.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 5 Aug. 2020
  • This chair glides and fully reclines but does not swivel side-to-side.
    — Ingrid Meilan and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The laser swiveled as its cameras followed the target.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The head of the phoenix is planned to swivel a little and the wings might flap slightly.
    — Anthony Clark Carpio, latimes.com, 25 June 2019
  • In the bond market, Treasury yields swiveled.
    — Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • When those minutes came, his head constantly swiveled in fear.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • On Starias that seat nine, the second row seats swivel to face folks in the third row.
    — Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 18 Mar. 2021
  • The machine rolled into and out of a crater as its cameras swiveled back and forth in search of threats.
    — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023
  • 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, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Democrats can swivel and match their messaging for the next week to what voters care about.
    — WSJ, 30 Oct. 2022
  • The solid basic is easy to use, swivels smoothly, and scrubs nicely.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, the stand is height-adjustable and can swivel to vertical mode.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The 15 passengers swiveled their heads and the captain sped to the spot.
    — Diana Durán, Washington Post, 9 May 2023
  • Colli, 76, liked swiveling in a chair to get a panoramic view.
    — Terry Spencer, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The wheels swivel and can lock in place, while the cart can hold a total of 124 pounds.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Stick the rounded edge into the stem end of a cherry, swivel it around the pit, and pull it out.
    — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Some crates feature wheels, with the better ones swiveling and lockable.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2019
  • Don’t swivel in your chair or excessively bounce your legs.
    — Sue Reynolds-Frost, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The best headlamp for fishing is one that can tilt and swivel in all directions.
    — Outdoor Life, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Some babies prefer to spin and swivel, while others prefer to glide back and forth.
    — Casey Seiden, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • Jean swivelled on the banquette, facing Wole.
    — David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Never miss a step with the adjustable heel strap that can swivel to the front of the shoe to wear it as a backless clog.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Alison swivels her head towards Kyle.
    — Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Or the seats can swivel away from each other to take a business call during a more private retreat.
    — Andrew Poliak For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 22 Nov. 2019

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