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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The turnaround time can be sped up to two weeks or three weeks for an additional $60 — and for even faster processing, add $22 more.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Now he’s tasked with helping to turn around one of the NFL’s worst defenses.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The launch came just two days, eight hours, 59 minutes since the previous launch at SLC-40, setting a turnaround record.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The turnaround time can be sped up to two weeks or three weeks for an additional $60 — and for even faster processing, add $22 more.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Now he’s tasked with helping to turn around one of the NFL’s worst defenses.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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The decision marks yet another reversal in a race that has become one of the more unusual locally in this election cycle.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a major reversal from last year’s strength, Goldman has dropped 11% in 2026, while Wells has declined more than 20% year to date.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nobody ever thought about how life would change on farms once mankind figured out a way to eradicate--that was the word used--the little boll weevil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the new website launches, users will need to update all bookmarks to webpages and PDF forms because all links will change.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The situation at each airport continues to fluctuate on a daily basis.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Mar. 2026
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Golden State was coming off a scrappy victory over hapless Washington, snapping a five-game losing streak.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game skid with a 125-118 win over Denver on Wednesday night as the Nuggets (42-28) couldn’t manage a game rescheduled from two months earlier.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Trojans are using the roughly two weeks in between the conference tournament loss and the beginning of the NCAA Tournament to rebuild their competitive drive before shifting into a mindset that dials in on the Tigers.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The moody Moon activates your 3rd House of Chatter while squaring radical Uranus in your 6th House of Sensibility, prompting updates in accordance with shifting timelines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most organisms use tens of thousands of protein types, and each can be mutated, modified and measured in different ways and in countless environments.—
Marc Zimmer,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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In more ways than one, this war has mutated into an ugly numbers game.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fuel costs typically vary by region, with some areas having much lower gas prices than others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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While these formulas often share the same active ingredients, the dosage amount may vary.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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