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

Pair that with a defensive line that will at least get some push, and a secondary that is emanating confidence, and the potential for a big year-over-year turnaround is there. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 Nike, of course, is still in the midst of an intense turnaround effort that has taken longer than expected, at least in the eyes of some observers. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Detroit’s tax base hollowed out, creating a fiscal crisis and ensuing bankruptcy that is just now starting to turn around. — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 An executive nobody had heard of became a target of online attacks for the offense of trying to turn around a fading chicken and biscuits restaurant. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnaround

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround

Noun

In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors, a move that would significantly lower energy consumption and cultivation costs — though home growers would be out of luck.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
That reversal runs counter to the usual assumption that younger generations are more relaxed, more collaborative, and less judgmental about money than their parents were.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reversal

Verb

Trump frequently changes course on a dime and as all the elements for the Ulchi Freedom drills are in place, scaling them back may not amount to much on the ground.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Now locked up in a state penitentiary near San Diego on unrelated charges, Knight hasn't changed his tune.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of change

Verb

The number of protesters fluctuates, with certain days attracting larger crowds.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Between differing payment preferences, fluctuating exchange rates, and foreign transaction fees, visitors may find that staying financially flexible is just as important as planning the trip itself.

— TD Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fluctuate

Verb

Those who see them can snap a photo of the spider and submit a report through Joro Watch's website, the EDDMapS app or the iNaturalist app, according to Joro Watch.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles snapped a 0-3-3 winless skid and won for the first time since beating the Sounders 2-0 in Seattle on May 16.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of snap

Verb

In recent years, the Army shifted more of its recruiting effort into large Democratic-leaning cities after traditional recruiting strongholds in the South, rural America and the suburbs could no longer produce enough qualified volunteers.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Citi also said some inventory supply was likely shifted from the second to the third quarter to capture the full benefit of a second round of average selling price hikes that took effect July 18.

— Lee Ying Shan,Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of shift

Verb

Of these, 16 of them proved to be viable and able to kill certain strains of Escherichia coli—including strains of the bacterium that had mutated to be resistant to the original reference genome of ΦX174.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
The causes of superhero fatigue — which have recently arguably mutated into full-on franchise fatigue for many properties — have been endlessly discussed.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutate

Verb

New Atlas The rides were in varying stages of decay, and there seemed to be a lot of orphaned carousel horses from other amusement centers dotted across the park.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Diagnosis often takes years because symptoms overlap with other conditions, vary widely and may be dismissed by doctors.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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