turn of events

noun phrase

: a change in what is happening

There has been a dramatic turn of events.

Examples of turn of events in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a bizarre turn of events, on Wednesday November 4th, New York City’s Queens Public Library (QPL) system, which operates 66 branches, experienced an attack on its online networks by a hacker. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

In an unexpected turn of events, Sarah and John have reportedly broken up. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026

The extraordinary turn of events set the stage for a transfer of power. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Needless to say, a win over the number two team in the country was a season, and potentially program, altering turn of events. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for turn of events

• misrepresents
• ascents
• assents
• augments
• cements
• consents
• descents
• dissents
• extents
• ferments
• indents
• intents