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as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
turned the evidence over to the police
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as in to overturn
to turn on one's side or upside down
don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself
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Recent Examples of turnover
Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Overall, Jeffco Public Schools cut 139 full-time equivalent positions in the district’s central office — most of which were made via retirements and other turnover.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
But some presidents have shared a certain exhaustion at the end of their tenures, ready to turn over a heavy baton.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
An integral skill for an NFL coach is the ability to manage staff turnover.
—Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Overall, Jeffco Public Schools cut 139 full-time equivalent positions in the district’s central office — most of which were made via retirements and other turnover.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Most states with Democratic governors have refused to turn over their SNAP recipients' data to USDA, citing federal privacy laws.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
But some presidents have shared a certain exhaustion at the end of their tenures, ready to turn over a heavy baton.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnover
Noun
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Choose from four neutral colors—classic black, chocolate brown, light pink, or a creamy white—to add to your wardrobe rotation.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Royals are expected to enter the 2026 seasonn with a potential starting rotation of Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Bubic and Cameron.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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More typically, the figures in Marshall’s art are haunted by a past that refuses to relinquish its tenacious hold.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trump came close to victory in the 2020 presidential election but may have contributed to the Republican Party’s defeat in the Georgia Senate runoff election, handing the Democratic Party full control of Washington for the first time since 2011.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Grounds laid for a civil court appeal Before the judge handed the case to the jury Wednesday, the defense argued a statement by one of Zwerner’s attorneys that Parker did not testify in her defense could be seen as prejudicial by the jury.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lawyers also argued the conviction should be overturned because the verdict was tainted by the media attention and due to faulty instructions to the jury.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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In 2005, Yates’ conviction was overturned by the Texas Court of Appeals.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then for some reason the switch flipped, and then down the stretch a couple of good things happened.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The young republic’s survival hinged on distancing itself from a Europe convulsed by revolution and war.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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One early muse-like figure is Martin Luther, who in 1524 sparked a revolution by challenging the church’s influence on commerce.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This transformation renders the target — the frozen limit — a finite object that a finite computer can handle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its three glittering diamonds had a powerful effect on Sophie Rhys-Jones—rendering her speechless.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The departure of Stockton and Warren leaves head coach Spencer Danielson with the task of replacing two secondary coaches.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Members of the Minneapolis City Council, in a joint statement, demanded that ICE leave the city following the shooting.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Turnover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnover. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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