Thesaurus results for SWITCHEROO

switcheroo

noun

Definition of switcheroo

as in turnabout

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Recent Examples of switcheroo Since last season, the San Francisco Giants have had a little switcheroo, from poor outfield defense to good, average offense to one projected to be among one of the better lineups in the league, and a strong bullpen to one with question marks. — Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026 But actually, Oprah couldn’t make it, and in one of those show-must-go-on switcheroos, Mikel stepped up to play the role in Oprah’s place. — Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 Staging the old key switcheroo One of the attacks targeting Bitwarden key escrow is performed during the enrollment of a new member of a family or organization. — ArsTechnica, 17 Feb. 2026 But below the surface, there’s so much more, including a murder mystery, a scientific switcheroo, and an ongoing meditation on the meaning of life. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for switcheroo

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Noun

In a surprising turnabout, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled a John Galliano exhibition that was due to open next spring, in what would have been the Costume Institute‘s big May 2027 show, held in tandem with the notorious Met Gala.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The turnabout led to a statewide recount that took weeks, cost more than $260,000 and ultimately reaffirmed Prosser's reelection.

— Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of turnabout

Noun

So, say goodbye to your flip-flops and bathing suits in exchange for hats and scarves instead, and consider pushing your tank tops and shorts to the back of your drawer to make room for sweaters and boots.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
The Brazilian flip-flop brand’s familiar design codes were jumping-off points for repetition, alteration and unexpected transformation across the collection.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of flip-flop

Noun

Still, the latest hike marks an about-face from the Fed's stance at the start of the year, when inflation was cooling, and as many economists expected the central bank to lower interest rates throughout 2026.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Whiplash doesn’t quite cut the stark about-face in cultural consensus that eventually paved the way for season 2, premiering this November.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of about-face

Noun

After a brief turnaround, the late show attendees were allowed inside, where a solo harpist set the mood with ambient music.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The challenge now is making sure the album has enough time to establish its own identity instead of getting lost in that quick turnaround or blending with the Something Beautiful era.

— Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of turnaround

Noun

Love was unclear on the reasons for her volte-face, but speculated that Sky had failed to convince Bake Off stars like Paul Hollywood to make the switch.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
The volte-face in transfer strategy is not necessarily negative.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of volte-face

Noun

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

Definition of U-turn

Noun

This time, the Ravens were on the right side of a last-second reversal.

— Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026
Samuel Alito, in a surprising reversal, has recused himself from participating in a major climate-change case the Supreme Court is set to hear next week, which involves the oil companies Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

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