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
Craig Melvin, NBC news, 11 May 2026
The second set was a dramatic turnaround, and LBSU led for nearly the entirety of the frame to put it away 25-18 on a Hawai’i service error.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
In the first week of early voting in Georgia's midterm primaries, officials say some voters are showing up to the polls only to turn around without casting their ballot.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Nike’s recent results appear to show the turnaround taking longer than expected.
—Craig Melvin, NBC news, 11 May 2026
The second set was a dramatic turnaround, and LBSU led for nearly the entirety of the frame to put it away 25-18 on a Hawai’i service error.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Verb
The Padres had managed just six hits in 12 innings against the first two White Sox starters in this series — Noah Schultz and Sean Burke, two of the young starters that franchise is hoping will help turn around a bad stretch of seasons.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
In the first week of early voting in Georgia's midterm primaries, officials say some voters are showing up to the polls only to turn around without casting their ballot.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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At the core of today’s tensions are ideological reversals.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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The reversal was one of the earliest signs that Miller’s influence is on the wane.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The map has changed multiple times over the past month, and at one point was removed from the website entirely.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Even when facing the best offense in baseball, Imanaga’s standard doesn’t change.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The full-zip sweatshirt makes this Xieerduo set especially practical for layering—perfect over a tee or tank on travel days when temperatures can fluctuate.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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These bottlenecks slow decision-making in a crisis, when every second counts to maintain supply continuity and manage fluctuating costs.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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On a set play, Poulin — who was lined up against Kelly Pannek, one of the premier faceoff centers in the game — won the offensive zone draw clean, snapping the puck back to an awaiting Dubois.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Dorofeyev answered after taking the puck from Chris Kreider, shifting to the slot and snapping a shot past Dostal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The day after that loss, per team sources, Brunson approached the team before practice about needing to re-shift the collective mindset.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But the following year, as the pandemic wore on and crime rates ticked up, the politics of criminal justice in the city shifted toward law-and-order anxiety, even as new waves of COVID infection struck the jails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Verb
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In the film, biotechnology professor Se-jeong, played by Jun, attends an industry conference that descends into chaos after a rapidly mutating virus is released.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The unlikely pair of characters must fend off hostile robots and mutating creatures in a quest to return to planet Earth.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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With six bedrooms, no real communal spaces, and a reception with varying opening hours, this is definitely more guesthouse than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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There are over 40 colors to choose from, although the prices vary by color and design.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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