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 turn around
Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
In an effort to turn around the business, Kraft Heinz sold off some of its portfolio, like Planters nuts and some of its cheese division.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Given that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ostentatiously dropped nearly all their public commitments when moved to California in 2021, this seems to represent a turnaround.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
And Doja Cat’s set was kind of funky to turn around.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
In an effort to turn around the business, Kraft Heinz sold off some of its portfolio, like Planters nuts and some of its cheese division.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
There are no regulatory approvals required, noted in a Q&A touching on the dramatic turnaround at Warner.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Given that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ostentatiously dropped nearly all their public commitments when moved to California in 2021, this seems to represent a turnaround.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has LRCX behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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These processes follow the solar cycle, an 11-year cycle of increasing and decreasing activity on the sun when the sun's magnetic field exhibits a full magnetic reversal.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s assuming no more Fed officials are fired, which could change the trajectory of monetary policy for the next few years.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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And a few details always change.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All share the same problem of fluctuating demand and expensive capacity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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In all these scenarios, there’s a risk of financial loss due to fluctuating currency exchange rates.—
Tom Zachystal,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After introducing himself, Beesley snapped a selfie with Kirk.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The tradition continued in summer 2025 as the entire family — now including Magic and Cookie's two grandkids, Gigi and Avery — snapped this pic while on vacation.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China's export mix is shifting.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Viruses can mutate to escape from antibodies, but the mRNA vaccines are not causing the emergence of more virulent strains, likely for at least two reasons.—
Deborah Fuller,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Viruses can mutate to escape from antibodies, but the mRNA vaccines are not causing the emergence of more virulent strains, likely for at least two reasons.—
Deborah Fuller,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Note that these settings can vary depending on device, operating system and app version, and can change.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a nod to a city skyline, the bracelets and multifunctional brooch use cubes of varying height.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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