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Synonyms & Antonyms of turn
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- the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around
- he turned his cart uphill
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- the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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- turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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turn
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of turn (Entry 2 of 2)
- would you care to take a turn around the garden?
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- one good turn deserves another
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- benevolence,
- boon,
- courtesy,
- favor,
- grace,
- indulgence,
- kindness,
- mercy,
- service
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- an adventurous turn of mind that led him toward more physical activities like biking and skateboarding
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- right after this turn in the road you'll find the antiques shop on the right
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- a sudden turn of dizziness that may have been brought on by a change in her medication
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“Turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn. Accessed 26 May. 2022.
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The first known use of turn was before the 12th century
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