turn (on) 1 of 3

turn-on

2 of 3

noun

turn on

3 of 3

verb (2)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
Noun
  • The lure of Bayern is that Wirtz knows the Bundesliga inside out and if anything, joining a more dominant force will make his life easier.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Recruiters trick, lure, cajole, or simply abduct the children from their homes and send them across the country, where they are sold to the highest bidders.
    Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Defensive tackle Ed Oliver will be only 28 in 2026, but the team did just draft Sanders and has a potential out from Oliver’s deal in 2027, yielding $13 million in cap space that year, which might persuade them to resist the temptation of taking away some of that flexibility.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • The temptation among Democratic lawmakers will be to hunt for new revenue.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • And now, the community can boast of another—if somewhat unlikely—addition to the attractions above: bespoke tailoring.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
  • Location Osaka Castle and its surrounding park—heaving with cherry trees and Japanese maples for vibrant displays in spring and fall—couldn’t be closer to the hotel and is a major attraction of the foodie city.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Deadline first told you this was in the works earlier this month and part of SP Media’s plans to boost local Hollywood shoots following their U.S. film and TV production incentive proposal to the President Donald Trump White House.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2025
  • Use incentive campaigns to drive reach growth and engagement, which will enhance conversions across your websites and platforms.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • As the sketch went on, Alby delivered menus and mimosas alongside increasingly lewd double entendres and come-ons, all Southern charm and jutting hips.
    Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
  • Fully in his alpha flirt mode, Harlow starts out making eyes at Doja from across the room, trying to rope her in with some subtle come-ons.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Now, a new book, Murder in the Dollhouse by Rich Cohen, peels back the sparkling facade of the Dulos's life to unearth the origins and motivations of a crime that became a national obsession.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 May 2025
  • Unfortunately, these ideas are just kind of slapped on the surface of Hurry Up Tomorrow, which fails to penetrate deeper into the lives and motivations of its characters.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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