TURN AROUND Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈtərn-ə-ˌrau̇nd

Definition of turnaround

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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verb

as in to change

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Noun

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, marking a sharp turnaround for an economy increasingly shaped by the war in the Middle East. — Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 The most drastic turnaround, however, is that of Yoox, LuxExperience reports. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

Denver’s tax revenue is projected to grow slightly in 2027 under a forecast that could begin to turn around years of belt-tightening, according to the city budget proposal released Thursday by Mayor Mike Johnston. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026 The result underlined AfD's skill in harnessing discontent with issues well beyond its core theme of curbing immigration as an unpopular national government struggles to turn around a stubbornly sluggish economy. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnaround

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround

Noun

That would mark a steep reversal from the 50% growth the bank reported in its second quarter.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
The Saints could have folded after a second-quarter replay reversal took a touchdown off the board.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reversal

Verb

Better Intelligence Leads To Evolved Customer Relationships Connected data is changing what customers expect from their business partners.

— Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
So far Trump has been unable to change voting procedures before the midterms.

— NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of change

Verb

The amount of ozone in the atmosphere can fluctuate through the year, and October is typically the month in which there is the least ozone.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Because client needs can fluctuate, shift your team’s focus toward the highest-value opportunities without neglecting either side.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fluctuate

Verb

During the game, the Colts’ defensive communication issues were evident, especially with the Ravens breaking the huddle quickly to snap the ball.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
In one sequence, Sam stands in the middle of a rope bridge, catching a gold bar thrown at him from one side of a gorge, and then throwing it to the other side quickly enough that the weight of the gold doesn’t snap the precarious wooden planks.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of snap

Verb

Lamont has dismissed Fazio’s proposals as merely shifting costs from utility bills onto tax bills.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
In a memo released Wednesday about last-minute changes for her 2027 budget proposal, Levine Cava wrote that 19 employees staffing the volunteer county boards would be shifted to a different department.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shift

Verb

But sometimes, a single one of these letters will mutate, swapping an A for a G, for instance.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Stars Gianna Jun as Professor Se-jeong, who is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference, causing authorities to seal the facility.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutate

Verb

The tariff cost will vary by product, ranging from 15% to 50%, according to reports.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
The robot has additionally been shown crossing icy waterways with depths of up to 80 centimeters, underscoring the company’s focus on developing machines capable of operating across widely varying environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

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