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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The turning of the new year brought an announcement to Korean media that the group will be releasing a new album on March 20, which will be their first in nearly four years. Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026 The Pohlad family — which has owned the Twins since 1984 — continued to field offers, but Ishbia’s withdrawal seemed to be a turning point and the team ultimately remained in their hands. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025 Jansen can look back and point to a turning point in the Ron Rivera era with ease. Mike Kaye december 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025 The pandemic was the turning point for me. Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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