Thesaurus results for TURNABOUT

turnabout

noun

ˈtərn-ə-ˌbau̇t

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite employees regarded the latest turnabout as a sure sign that management hadn't a clue as to what it was doing

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Recent Examples of turnabout Since Virginia is one of the few purple states remaining, this sudden turnabout reveals where Democrats and Republicans disagree on higher education. —

Andy Smarick, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026 The turnabout is particularly evident in the tech sector, where five-day in-office weeks are now commonplace. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026 Canada’s complicated relationship with China Friday’s deal in Beijing marks a turnabout in Canadian policy. —

Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026 Walz’s announcement marks a stunning turnabout for the Minnesota governor, who less than two years ago was tapped as the 2024 vice presidential nominee and was widely floated as a potential 2028 White House candidate. —

Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnabout

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reversal

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At the core of today’s tensions are ideological reversals.

— Sarah DaVanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The reversal was one of the earliest signs that Miller’s influence is on the wane.

— Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026