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
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The story is now set to be told in a fast-turnaround documentary for Discovery Channel.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Chairman Jeff Shi and owners Fosun will not be spared ongoing criticism, of course, but the players and staff will have the chance to turn around their form in a period of grace.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
An incoming coach or general manager would probably like the idea of a potentially quick turnaround with key pieces on defense to go along with an offense that should be trending upward.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The story is now set to be told in a fast-turnaround documentary for Discovery Channel.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Few teams may be willing to give up a prospect haul and then turn around to lose Skubal on the open market.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Chairman Jeff Shi and owners Fosun will not be spared ongoing criticism, of course, but the players and staff will have the chance to turn around their form in a period of grace.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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Against it stands any interest in deploying them for the use-value of reversal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The gains mark a reversal from the prior day’s dip as big technology stocks once again lead the broader market.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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How will California's congressional maps change?—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gardner is supposed to change that.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Radon levels fluctuate constantly due to weather, HVAC use, and even seasonal patterns.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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LaVine scored a game-high 31 points to help the Kings (2-4) snap a three-game losing streak.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Wolves rode that momentum to a 122-105 victory, snapping a two-game skid.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Marcus is all about new beginnings and is shifting his energy to his DJ career and social life, but will need to learn if his fresh perspective and newfound career ambitions will strengthen his relationship or strain it.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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When states eliminate religious, philosophical and other nonmedical vaccine exemptions, childhood vaccination rates increase – without parents simply shifting to medical exemptions.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From containers to serverless functions, cloud architecture keeps mutating.—
Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
28 Oct. 2025
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This dark side to Gen Z’s millennial backlash and desire to relive the turn of the millennium is showing signs of mutating in disturbing and unprecedented directions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Halloween weather forecast in Ohio by region Residents across Ohio can expect a mix of clouds and cooler temperatures this Halloween, with conditions varying slightly by city, according to AccuWeather.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The protective materials used in most vehicles today are static, designed for specific impact scenarios and unable to adapt to varying conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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