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 turnaround
Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The company unveiled a turnaround strategy about three years ago that may be yielding fruit.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
After taking one photo, Larson allegedly told Carrillo to turn around, at which point Lamb appeared and tased him from behind, the release states.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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Noun
During the 1991 Gulf War, AV-8Bs operated from bases just 35 nautical miles from the Kuwait border, enabling faster turnaround times for Close Air Support missions.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The company unveiled a turnaround strategy about three years ago that may be yielding fruit.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Verb
And that swing — short and quick and could turn around anybody’s fastball.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
After taking one photo, Larson allegedly told Carrillo to turn around, at which point Lamb appeared and tased him from behind, the release states.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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The sudden reversal of perspective gives me the sensation of observing myself from the outside.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The controversy has reignited debate over harm-reduction policies, which seek to reduce the health consequences of drug use through services such as clean syringes, smoking supplies, overdose-reversal medication and connections to treatment and housing services.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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While the agreement will not fundamentally change the Los Angeles Olympics competition, the sport can now use the brand that sparked the obstacle-running community to draw more fans.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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This changed the code of capital to privilege the value of intellectual monopolies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Insufficient Watering Tomatoes require constant moisture rather than fluctuating periods of wet and dry soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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While some platforms rely on fluctuating pay-per-click pricing, ZipRecruiter plans offer flat monthly rates for unlimited applicants.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night felt like a huge weight lifted off the backs of an entire organization.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The culture unfortunately led me to snapping at an actual blind woman at the local supermarket.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Introducing a live-in partner too quickly can unintentionally shift that balance.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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According to a report by Channel 13, the Israeli army was surprised by the scale of the fire as well as Hezbollah's decision to shift its operational policy in response to the expansion of Israel’s ground operations beyond the Litani River.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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As long as Wembanyama continues to mutate, San Antonio will stick.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Both variants cause very similar symptoms, even though the virus is known to mutate rapidly, Yancey said.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Estimates of the death toll during Duterte’s presidential term vary, from the more than 6,000 that the national police have reported to up to 30,000 claimed by human rights groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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These system-wide instructions are primarily a general form of guidance, and the AI is readily able to vary from that guidance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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