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

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These boxes keep them from being exposed to the heat and moisture that are culprits for the unsightly turning. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 These isolating experiences kept building until the exclusion of an entire school’s special‑needs population from an event sparked a turning point. Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026 The National Park Service removed a Pride flag from the Stonewall Inn monument commemorating a major turning point in the LGBTQ rights movement. Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 Those Olympics also proved to be a turning point for an 11-year-old student at Montemalaga Elementary School in Palos Verdes Estates who had traveled to South Korea with her family to watch the Games. Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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