turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
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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Zuckerberg also demonstrated how the glasses can play music, with the volume adjustments made by mimicking the turning of a circular dial. PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025 Write a compelling opening line, highlight the turning point of the story, and close with a clear takeaway that positions me as the guide. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The confluence of several circumstances has led to this year's Ryder Cup being projected as a turning point in the history of the event, and possibly in professional golf. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 Turnstile showcases genre-bending sound at Nashville concert Turnstile's 2025 marks a new turning point for the band, which formed in 2010. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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