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 turnaround
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Moments later, Maleek Thomas missed a turnaround jumper, but Knox flew in for the rebound.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Most importantly, know when to turn around.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Both head coaches have defensive backgrounds and completed quick turnarounds.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Moments later, Maleek Thomas missed a turnaround jumper, but Knox flew in for the rebound.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Do not succumb to any drive to make a desperation move at that time; things can turn around quickly.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Most importantly, know when to turn around.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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Progressives also have endorsed the reversal of qualified immunity protections, which shield agents from misconduct lawsuits.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Staying quiet on a key economic issue like immigration represents a reversal in the public relations strategies of a once vocal group of corporate giants.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Yet, even as Aleys’s world begins to change with the rise of lay literacy, those lay people are almost entirely men.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They’re designed to keep you warm in the fall and throughout the winter without overheating you when temperatures fluctuate.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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This shift also explains why scrutiny can feel more intense even when the broader enforcement narrative appears to fluctuate.—
Pam Kaur,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Later that evening, the BDX droids were spotted winding their way through an Italian restaurant in Boston’s seaport district, as diners took out their phones to snap pics and take videos.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Waters snapped as the two spoke over one another.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hayes, 55, appears alone onstage, shifting between stark stillness and tightly wound intensity as the story closes in around him.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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And given its compact construction, only someone with a small build could navigate the passage by hunching over or shifting sideways, presenting an awkward picture.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Measles mutates slowly enough that researchers can in many cases search for essentially the same strain when tracking its movements.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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This discovery will aid researchers in learning how bacteria began to mutate and branch out into various strains that lead to diseases that communicate differently.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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