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

In December of that year, Officer Andy Ornelas, 27, was struck in Palmdale after a driver swung from the right shoulder to make a U-turn and ended up directly in his path. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

However, within minutes of takeoff, the plane began making a U-turn back toward its origin. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Still, some cautious Russians of military age, fearing a U-turn, are leaving the country just in case, mindful that the dire need for fresh troops could eventually outweigh the Kremlin’s urge to avoid public outrage. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

The crash happened on West Hillsboro Boulevard when a driver attempting a U-turn was struck by a motorcyclist, flipping the car, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026