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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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as in to change

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Noun

While margins tell part of the story behind Dow’s rapid financial improvement, Carter also credits the turnaround effort, which is continuing as planned even though profits improved faster than anticipated. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The stock is up more than 1,300% over the past five years, and 21% year-to-date, amid the company's broadening growth profile under Erginbilgic's turnaround strategy. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Verb

Small speculators continue to buy fat-chance calls that need the crashing stock to quickly turn around and double. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 July 2026 The short turn around is designed to entice users to act quickly and pre-order, but rest assured that a similar PayPal deal will likely come around again in the next few months. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnaround

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Noun

Offensive tackles have a good day Reserve offensive tackles Charlie Heck, Gottlieb Ayedze, Kevin Cline and Marques Cox had a good showing in Thursday’s 11-on-11 session of practice, a reversal from their recent fortunes.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Key Background Trump over the weekend walked back threats to launch major attacks on Iran, part of a pattern of reversals throughout the course of conflict.

— Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of reversal

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Founded in 2011, Black Girls Code has spent more than a decade trying to change who gets a seat at the table in tech.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
So when gas prices spiked after the war in Iran began, Johnson not only changed her commute but considered a second job or seeking out a roommate for her and her partner.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of change

Verb

Although temperatures will fluctuate in the coming days, there is no widespread or lasting break from the heat in sight, with highs well into the 30s Celsius (86-104 F) expected across much of Japan.

— Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Plus, pricing per million tokens fluctuates widely across frontier models.

— Steven Carlini, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of fluctuate

Verb

In the guest book, in 2024, a guest creatively wrote a six-entry (three days and three nights) account of their stay there, a descent into madness at the hands of the structure’s steady creaking and the sounds of twigs snapping in the woods below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
What had once been an intimate gathering of familiar faces gradually became more performative, as attendees increasingly dressed in hopes of being snapped by street style photographers.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of snap

Verb

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
Meanwhile, Spider-Man is struggling with his mutating powers — and the fact that his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) and best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) are making memories at MIT with zero recollection of their former pal.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

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