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 turn around
Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Paramount’s former motion picture group president Michael Ireland oversaw the project during its development at 20th Century Fox and acquired the film in turnaround from Disney before bringing it to Paramount under then studio chief Brian Robbins.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
After summiting, turn around or continue down to the medieval village of Indemini on the Italian border.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The district is applying to the Texas Education Agency to adopt the Resource Campus Model, a school turnaround strategy, at seven struggling campuses.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Paramount’s former motion picture group president Michael Ireland oversaw the project during its development at 20th Century Fox and acquired the film in turnaround from Disney before bringing it to Paramount under then studio chief Brian Robbins.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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The reversal follows a backlash in Hollywood and a mounting boycott campaign against Disney.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Agents do suggest carrying naloxone, an opioid reversal drug.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Owens argues the name change is currently cosmetic and is just costing a lot of money to change some signs.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Haaland’s opening goal in the ninth minute changed the game-state but City defended deeper for spells against Manchester United, too, which suggests a more concerted evolution in style.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the total number of states at this price point for gas has fluctuated over the summer.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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This area is crucial for handling complex, urban delivery environments and fluctuating demand, yet many companies still use static zoning, leading to imbalances in workload and higher costs.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The loss snapped Alcaraz’s 13-match winning streak.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Riley, who sometimes strikes a pose similar to Jeanty’s in the backfield while waiting for the ball to be snapped, might be hearing more comparisons after his huge night.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The coaching staff gave the players 24 hours to enjoy the victory, then shift their focus to the task at hand.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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In response, manager Joe Espada constructed his 148th batting order in the season’s 156th game, shifting longtime leadoff man Jose Altuve back into a familiar role.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Elvis story continues to mutate, especially as more and more filmmakers come in to write the story in their own way.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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The protesters had by then mutated into a mob.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pricing can vary depending on the darkness and type of film used to tint windows.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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While convenient, fitness devices aren't always 100% accurate and may have varying degrees of error.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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