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 There will be no U-turn, no last-minute change of heart. —

Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Trump’s decision to U-turn on a military mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz came after a backlash from allies. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 May 2026 The shooter makes a U-turn and comes back around to Gloria's truck. —

Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026 The car then goes forward, apparently in an attempt to make a U-turn, and narrowly misses two officers, who open fire. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for U-turn

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reversal

Noun

The sudden reversal of perspective gives me the sensation of observing myself from the outside.

— Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The controversy has reignited debate over harm-reduction policies, which seek to reduce the health consequences of drug use through services such as clean syringes, smoking supplies, overdose-reversal medication and connections to treatment and housing services.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026