as in to assault
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)
Noun
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Beyond the lure, a nearly invisible harp net hung in the middle of a forest opening, where a single golden-haired creature was caught.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Colorful reef and drift dives are the lure in the waters around Marsa Alam, where more than 60 spectacular dive sites are a siren call to (wet) suit up.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.—
Senay Boztas,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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There will be plenty of temptation to go right for the jugular Monday night against a beleaguered Bengals defense.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fatal accidents are extremely rare on theme park attractions, which are regularly checked for safety, as park safety experts have previously told USA TODAY.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Without being properly harnessed, Wongel became separated from her seat during the 110-foot drop and fell to the bottom of the attraction's shaft, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Oil and Public Safety investigators said.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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There’s much less incentive to sell an academy player, or anyone really, if profitability matters less.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But some warn that once the incentives are gone, EV sales will all but halt.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The come-ons are enticing, creating the impression of infallibility to everything including Kryptonite.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Leagues should try using their leverage to demand an end to these kinds of within-game wagers, which seem like a shameless come-on for those who are addiction-prone. .—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Conversely, the categorization system behind the Cato Institute’s study disregards the complexities of some cases that have multiple motivations to consider, including an adherence to incel ideology.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to Formella, evidence suggests Nadeau made several different statements during the incident, and there is no evidence at this time that his motivations were hate-based.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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