as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
we were at a loss to explain this turnaround in our daughter's attitude toward her studies
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Recent Examples of turn around
Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hart Plaza Head over to Hart Plaza, walk toward the iconic Dodge Fountain, turn around and soak up Detroit's architectural landscape from the southern most part of the downtown area.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This decision is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s cost-control strategy to fund turnaround efforts amidst declining sales and increasing competition.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This benefits taxpayers, who gain from better care access and lower tax burdens when target entities are successfully turned around, but bear no financial risk if investments fail.
—Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hart Plaza Head over to Hart Plaza, walk toward the iconic Dodge Fountain, turn around and soak up Detroit's architectural landscape from the southern most part of the downtown area.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bloomingdale’s continues to perform well with strong same-store sales growth, while a group of 125 Macy’s stores that are the focus of turnaround efforts outperformed the broader brand.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This decision is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s cost-control strategy to fund turnaround efforts amidst declining sales and increasing competition.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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But Morgan Stanley’s Clapp viewed the merger reversal as a potential catalyst for Kraft Heinz.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The shift marks a radical reversal in one of the biggest mass migrations in the world.—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Absent a miracle that changes Grassley’s position on maintaining the blue slip tradition, Shipley said, the administration may have to return to the more conventional path of compromise.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The report cautions that spending plans could shift if tariff concerns or economic conditions change.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Withdrawals leading to walkovers were more common in the early years of the competition, partly why the number of matches per season fluctuated slightly in the opening decades.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the gamma-ray signal doesn’t fluctuate with the month or the cycle of lunar phases.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Outside of the Seahawks’ building, there were concerns about their new-look passing game, the offensive line’s ability to lead a dominant rushing attack, the pass rushers not named Williams and whether Woolen would be locked in on a snap-to-snap basis, among other things.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another shopper mentioned using one as a magnetic flashlight during car repairs, snapping to metal on the car’s chassis for hands-free illumination right where it’s needed.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a market where the audience can shift overnight, PacSun is betting that its ability to learn and adapt in real time is the ultimate competitive advantage.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Last week, the actress was seen on set in London for her new film, Anxious People, sporting a light blonde bob — a drastic change from her usual long brunette locks, though in recent months she's shifted towards a lighter hue.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Among the familiar faces fans will encounter are the heroine, Lucy, the Ghoul, and Maximus, as well as a gaggle of mutating and robotic foes.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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That means that bacteria would have to mutate at two spots at the same time to become resistant to this new drug.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Individual year-over-year market values varied greatly, ranging from an over 16% increase one year to an under 1% increase another.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Guest rooms vary in size, many with circular windows, while a children’s playroom and creative studio round out the upper level.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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