at every turn

phrase

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

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Plus, Reynolds has been shown as supportive of his wife at every turn. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026 In addition to the pool at the spa, the hotel has a main pool area fringed with palm trees, with sunken loungers in the shallows and Nile views at every turn. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 Agyabeng is a studious player, consuming film voraciously and looking for ways to improve at every turn. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 Their bullpen has been ridiculously good, and their offense has gotten key hits at every turn. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at every turn

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Nov. 2026.

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