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noun

ˈtərn-ə-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce turnaround (audio)
Definition of turnaroundnext
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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Recent Examples of turnaround
Noun
While the Nike Running playbook has led the way in its turnaround efforts, Hill also spoke about efforts to sharpen its focus with consumers. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 The win marked Chicago's first postseason victory since 2021, and cemented the organization's remarkable turnaround from their record-setting 41-121 season in 2024. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
Merz, 70, became Germany's leader 16 months ago with promises to turn around an economy that has barely grown in years. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026 For those seeking income, the stocks below have a solid dividend, which can pay investors to wait for a struggling stock to turn around. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnaround
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
  1. reversal
  2. change
  3. fluctuate
  4. snap
  5. shift
  6. mutate
  7. vary
Noun
  • This time, the Ravens were on the right side of a last-second reversal.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Samuel Alito, in a surprising reversal, has recused himself from participating in a major climate-change case the Supreme Court is set to hear next week, which involves the oil companies Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reversal
Verb
  • The session will focus on the application of new technologies to VFX and post-production workflows, examining how innovation is changing the way content is processed and delivered.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In a new study, researchers at New York University built a custom random-positioning machine that continually changed the orientation of human cells relative to Earth's gravity.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • Since then, the results have fluctuated between middling and downright putrid, and entering this year, Aranda was said to be on his last leg.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • An active Pacific region Hurricane Polo has been a powerful storm, at times fluctuating between Category 4 and Category 5.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of fluctuate
Verb
  • This image, snapped by the European Space Agency's IRIDE satellite fleet back in May of this year, shows the Venetian Lagoon, a bay of the Adriatic Sea that encompasses the city of Venice.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Russell 2000 is down more than 6% this quarter, putting it on pace to snap a winning streak of five consecutive quarters.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of snap
Verb
  • Later, Mars trines Neptune in your partnership house, shifting attention toward the people who genuinely inspire you.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, consumer priorities have shifted.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
Verb
  • Nowadays, the concept has mutated into something more like a full RV kitchen without the RV (or outside the RV), sometimes packed into a box burly enough to survive an active war zone.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But sometimes, a single one of these letters will mutate, swapping an A for a G, for instance.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of mutate
Verb
  • If the leak becomes more pronounced, repair costs can vary significantly depending on which portion of the oil pan is involved.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In Aidaya, the minimum ticket price, which varies by outlets, is set at 1,000 yen.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of vary

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