as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move
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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot
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as in to trigger
to cause to function
would you turn on the TV?
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
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The Roots of Iceland’s Bathing Culture For travelers, the lure is wellness in a scenic place, but for Icelanders, swimming is a longstanding tradition rooted in survival.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026 -
The exit of kingpins in the past has never offset the lure of huge profits tied to the voracious appetite for illicit substances north of the border.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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That said, the temptation to simply lock in the higher rate now should be avoided as the extended interest-earning timeline the long-term CD account offers will often negate the slightly higher interest rate the short-term counterpart offers.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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While there was a temptation to read into the applause for each film nominee, akin to the Academy Nominees Luncheon, each person got a pretty equitable amount of praise.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Sylmar attraction first opened in 2014 and employs 15 people.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Book early for hotels located near the parade route, such as The Graduate Hotel and 86 State Circle, both of which are ideally situated for exploring the city’s historic sites and attractions.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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That’s largely because the city of San Diego has been ahead of this curve for years, reducing regulations, creating incentives to build lower-cost housing and doing away with zoning restrictions.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Investors leverage this report to measure tightness in the labor market, which influences expectations around wage inflation; in a hot labor market, businesses need to pay up to attract talent, but when there are way more job-seekers than openings, less financial incentives are needed.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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But this time, his begging sounds like more than an empty come-on.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Banks tells the camera, imagining herself talking to a rival, explaining her motivations for wanting to be a producer.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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But there will be extra motivation upon his return to Tottenham, and the hope in the away end that perhaps a strong showing could propel his Palace career forward.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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