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

Examples of turning in a Sentence

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But what happened last night (and what has been happening the past several days) could be looked back on as a turning point. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 After the play-within-a-play, there’s no turning back, and the blood flows like wine or poison. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 That lawsuit’s withdrawal marked a turning point, and brought the battle back to the core issues of spousal support and division of assets. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 The announcement marks a turning point for dirty sodas, which have gone from a regional habit in Utah to a growing cultural phenomenon fueled by reality TV and social media. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.

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