turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
Synonyms of turningnext
1
: the act or course of one that turns
2
: a place of a change in direction
3
a
: a forming by use of a lathe
broadly : turnery
b
turnings plural : waste produced in turning

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Schools across the state are in financial crisis, with many turning to closures, program cuts or layoffs. Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 Paras Griffin / Getty Images Reese credited the collective effort and singled out Borlase's bench contribution as a turning point. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 May 2026 That was really the turning point. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026 That was the turning point for her. Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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