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
C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The group has especially sought to turn around Gucci, which accounts for almost two-thirds of Kering’s profit, by naming new designers but its efforts have so far failed to make an impact.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
However, the firm also said the coin could still see a turnaround this year.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The switch hitting De La Cruz is turned around to hit right-handed by most managers when there’s a chance.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The group has especially sought to turn around Gucci, which accounts for almost two-thirds of Kering’s profit, by naming new designers but its efforts have so far failed to make an impact.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Verb
The turnaround was fast, but the club hasn’t rushed her.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
However, the firm also said the coin could still see a turnaround this year.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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The policy represents a reversal for Fannie and Freddie, the two entities under government conservatorship that guarantee more than half of America’s mortgages.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Trump and his party have made the rollback of LGBTQ rights a nationwide priority, and more encroachments—perhaps even the reversal of Obergefell—appear to be on conservatives’ radar.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
Verb
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This information may be subject to change without notice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Stay alert for competitive domain markets that change regularly.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Buyer beware: sometimes hotel parking costs extra and passes can fluctuate in price based on demand and availability.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Spend your days exploring historic sites, sampling small-batch spirits, and snapping photos with the town’s beloved pig statues—a nod to Smithfield’s famous ham.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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The loss to the Twins snapped a four-game winning streak, but the Reds have still won 10 of their last 14 and are just a game out of the third wild-card spot.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The dangerous and record-shattering heat will shift east by the end of the weekend and the start of next week.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Though there is more clarity on the potential composition of the fiscal package, tariff policy uncertainty can shift at moment’s notice.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The virus has mutated substantially on the mainland, on the other side of the causeway connecting the humans’ new island home.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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What began as a promising movement to democratize market access has mutated into a profit-extraction engine dressed up in UX and buzzwords.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Like many other theme parks, prices vary by date and demand.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Mileage may vary on the end result, but seeing the old and new Jurassic casts team up is pretty hard to resist.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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