Synonyms of turn
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as in to rotate 
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as in to swing
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as in to deviate
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as in to become
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as in to revolve
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as in to ponder
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as in to depend
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as in to spin
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as in to persuade
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as in rotates
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as in swings
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as in deviates
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as in becomes
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as in revolves
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as in ponders
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as in depends
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as in spins
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as in convinces
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as in walk
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as in kindness
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as in tendency
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as in bend
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as in bout
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as in act
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as in walks
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as in services
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as in tendencies
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as in bends
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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill
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as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center
the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
would you care to take a turn around the garden?
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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
one good turn deserves another
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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
an adventurous turn of mind that led him toward more physical activities like biking and skateboarding
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as in bend
something that curves or is curved
right after this turn in the road you'll find the antiques shop on the right
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden turn of dizziness that may have been brought on by a change in her medication
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as in rotates
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
turned the doorknob as quietly as possible
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as in swings
to change the course or direction of (something)
the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill
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as in revolves
to move in circles around an axis or center
the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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as in ponders
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in convinces
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
he did his best to turn his new friends against his ex-wife
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as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
would you care to take a turn around the garden?
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as in services
an act of kind assistance
one good turn deserves another
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as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
an adventurous turn of mind that led him toward more physical activities like biking and skateboarding
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as in bends
something that curves or is curved
right after this turn in the road you'll find the antiques shop on the right
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as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden turn of dizziness that may have been brought on by a change in her medication
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Recent Examples of turn
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
According to officials, Usiripalli then turned toward a second 17-year-old seated in 43E and allegedly lunged, stabbing him in the back of the head with the same fork.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Even House Speaker Mike Johnson, who otherwise has humored Trump at every turn, has expressed revulsion at the idea of a pardon.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Produced before the gag order was lifted, the four-part docuseries One Night in Idaho turns its focus to the families, friends and community members still wrestling with the aftermath, offering a piercing look at a case with many unanswered questions.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Dueling water coaster The water coaster teased for Magic Mountain’s Hurricane Harbor water park would feature a side-by-side inner tube race through twisting drops and high-speed turns.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
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Burke is a two-time mirrorball champion herself, following in the long line of former professional dancers turned temporary, one-night only judges.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
According to officials, Usiripalli then turned toward a second 17-year-old seated in 43E and allegedly lunged, stabbing him in the back of the head with the same fork.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Last year, officials discussed the possibility of a pilot program to restrict left turns from Alton Road into the southern section of North Bay Road, from 21st to 27th streets, the part of the road that officials said is most commonly used as a cut-through.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Even House Speaker Mike Johnson, who otherwise has humored Trump at every turn, has expressed revulsion at the idea of a pardon.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
And a quick homemade sauce comes together with frozen veggies, flour, and broth, which cooks beautifully and turns bubbly and golden in the oven.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Produced before the gag order was lifted, the four-part docuseries One Night in Idaho turns its focus to the families, friends and community members still wrestling with the aftermath, offering a piercing look at a case with many unanswered questions.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The investigation and its many turns The investigation was plagued by mistakes, leaks, and false leads.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Dueling water coaster The water coaster teased for Magic Mountain’s Hurricane Harbor water park would feature a side-by-side inner tube race through twisting drops and high-speed turns.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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