turn (on) 1 of 3

turn-on

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noun

turn on

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verb (2)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
Noun
  • Beyond the lure, a nearly invisible harp net hung in the middle of a forest opening, where a single golden-haired creature was caught.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Colorful reef and drift dives are the lure in the waters around Marsa Alam, where more than 60 spectacular dive sites are a siren call to (wet) suit up.
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of giving in to the temptation of other people’s attention, August is instead meant to be a time to become your own soulmate.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The goal is for the singles to connect on an emotional and intellectual level before seeing each other in person, thus building a foundation stronger than just physical attraction.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Other attractions include Bloodmoon Ranch, Funhouse Nightmare, Bleakmore Asylum, The Zombie Shootout, Escape Room, Axe Throwing and Monster Midway.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Washington can stomach Sarr’s undisciplined shot diet because the team, still early in its rebuild, has little incentive to win right now.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Finance is full of bad incentives and outright exploitation.
    Big Think, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The come-ons are enticing, creating the impression of infallibility to everything including Kryptonite.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Leagues should try using their leverage to demand an end to these kinds of within-game wagers, which seem like a shameless come-on for those who are addiction-prone. .
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • No throwback footage was needed as motivation on Sunday; only clips of their opponent.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And so that was the real motivation.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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