at every turn

phrase

Synonyms of at every turnnext
: on every occasion : continually
they opposed her at every turn

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To stay here is to sleep among centuries of history—something the property is eager to remind you of at every turn. Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 The resort’s 324 rooms, suites, and residences are designed to frame the destination at every turn. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 There, sprinklers sprayed water across the track ensuring that our route, a coned course with tight, tricky curves and acceleration alleys, would challenge me at every turn. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 What’s often lost, however, is the Wachowskis’ deft scripting — their ability to create new worlds and weave complicated mythologies while delivering pure popcorn thrills at every turn. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at every turn

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at every turn was in 1565

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“At every turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20every%20turn. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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