as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move
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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot
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as in to trigger
to cause to function
would you turn on the TV?
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
Noun
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All of which means the lure around the encrypted email link can be fully personalized.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025 -
With the possible lure of financial riches in Saudi Arabia or the chance to return home to Portugal after eight years away, Wolves have their work cut out to retain their captain.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Deepfakes will undoubtedly get more convincing, and as our lives and identities become increasingly online and digital, the temptation and rewards for criminals will grow.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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As both India and Pakistan face internal crises and external pressures, the temptation to use the tragedy in Kashmir as a stage for political theater is greater than ever.—
Sushant Singh,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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The intention is to redirect your attraction right back to them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Guests can enjoy new thrilling attractions, shops, eateries and other experiences crafted with incredible detail.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Luckily for consumers, Ford has taken a proactive approach to tariffs, offering an incentive for customers before any major price increases hit dealer lots.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Investors face weak incentives: the existence of other storage solutions and absence of a capacity market have made BESS projects financially unattractive.—
María Mendiluce,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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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
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Not long after, Holt turned down a come-on from the producer Howard Hughes.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
19 Nov. 2024
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Political, religious, and family motivations divided the cardinals, preventing a majority, during a time when cardinals were not cut off from the outside world.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Protecting Jane’s legacy and privacy are strong motivations for her sister.—
Kim Campbell,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 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 11 May. 2025.
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