Thesaurus results for U-TURN

U-turn

noun

ˈyü-ˌtərn

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds

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Recent Examples of U-turn From church pulpits to community gatherings, the policy U-turn was widely viewed as a betrayal of Black Americans who had propped up the retail giant's fortunes. —

Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 When the news broke, a United Airlines flight from Newark carrying more than 100 passengers was required to make an abrupt U-turn midair. —

Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026 The standard rear-axle steering with a seven-degree lock angle shrinks the curb-to-curb turning circle to just 35 feet—comparable to the compact CLA sedan—while the more direct front-axle steering ratio means fewer turns of the wheel to execute a full U-turn. —

Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026 Waymo says vehicle attempted U-turn When asked about the incident, Waymo told CBS News Texas the vehicle immediately began making a U-turn to clear the way, and a nearby officer assisted. —

Erin Jones, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for U-turn

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reversal

Noun

The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The reversals could have massive implications for the November midterm elections, particularly in competitive congressional districts where small swings could determine control of the House.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026