Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversal
• change of heart
• turnaround
• volte-face
• about-face
• about-turn
• turnabout
• flip-flop
• denial
• retraction
• switcheroo
• reconsideration
• renunciation
• disavowal
• hesitation
• recantation
• disownment
• bait and switch
• retreat
• second thought
• indecision
• repudiation
• wobbling
• vacillation
• disaffirmance
• wavering
• irresolution
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of U-turn

But following an apparent judicial U-turn this week, the high-stakes battle to overturn the controversial legislation has officially restarted. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

This year’s Red Sox can only hope their U-turn under Chad Tracy mirrors his dad’s. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Officers attempted to stop a van matching the description after spotting men who fit the suspects' descriptions, but the vehicle fled after making a U-turn and crossing a median, Reitz said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The officers, who were traveling two to a government vehicle, turned on their police lights and attempted to pull over the van when the men fled, conducting a U-turn and hopping a median to get away, according to Reitz. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 16 July 2026