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 point came in the late summer of 2015, just after the Iran nuclear deal was concluded. Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 The rise of digital work and especially the pandemic-era pivot to hybrid models marked a turning point—the goal becoming no longer about separation, but integration within a healthy work environment. Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Severe Weather Europe described the transition as a turning point for summer, and potentially, the remainder of this year. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Flanked by a bank of his own traffic signal boxes and test modeling computers in his lab, Hunter explained the Summer Olympics were a turning point for Atlanta. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 31 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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