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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Another strong Lions performance could mark a turning point this season where Detroit grabs control of the division and doesn't look back. Nick Meyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 The film’s final reveal is one last turning of the knife in Lapid’s incisive, combustible critique of a country ensnared in the delirium of war. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025 The results indicate a turning point for Democrats, who have trailed Republicans on this metric for the past four years — coinciding with Biden’s time in office. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 However, not all priming serums are created equal, and this offering marked a turning point in my search. Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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