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
David Moin, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Joe Raedle/Getty Images That impasse lasted about two months before the Sanibel Causeway was restored—an impressively quick turnaround, but not from the perspective of those waiting for it to be fixed.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 27 May 2025
Iorga also tracks the reviews that have been turned around and shares the data with new employees during training to enable them to understand that following up after a job is equally important as lifting boxes.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Banana Republic is improving but is not as far into its turnaround as Old Navy and Gap.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Joe Raedle/Getty Images That impasse lasted about two months before the Sanibel Causeway was restored—an impressively quick turnaround, but not from the perspective of those waiting for it to be fixed.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
The bag policy is one of several the beleaguered airline is implementing to try to turn around sliding profits.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 27 May 2025
Iorga also tracks the reviews that have been turned around and shares the data with new employees during training to enable them to understand that following up after a job is equally important as lifting boxes.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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Finally, Elon Musk’s DOGE activities brought its own host of circuit tests that generated smoke and reversals.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2025
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Various studies have documented a decline in productivity in the building sector since 1970 – a dramatic reversal from the prior 30 years.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Part of Madrid’s unique nature is just how quickly things can change.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Since then, two of those mayors have changed their minds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Even as political power shifted, the climate fluctuated and the wall went up, the apocalypse still hadn’t quite arrived.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The goal snapped a lengthy cold streak for one of the top goal scorers in the regular season — only Hilary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin had more goals than Vanišová — at a massive moment in the game, with just 10 minutes left in regulation.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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One of the others mimed palming the girl’s rear while the third snapped a photo.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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That leadership change followed GOP gains through 2024’s Senate Bill 382, which shifted appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2025
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At Desa Potato Head, included breakfast buffets shifted to à la carte menus.—
Jen Rose Smith,
AFAR Media,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Public-health experts have warned for months that the COVID-19 virus isn’t gone—and, far from waning, SARS-CoV-2 has mutated yet again into a new variant.—
Alice Park,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Many humans mutated into forms similar to beings of legend like dwarves and trolls.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The ingredients vary, but all formulas must have a balance of calories from protein, carbohydrates and fat that mirrors what’s found in human milk.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Each of the game's more than 1,000 planets operates according to genuine physical laws; your character experiences different gravitational pulls depending on the celestial body, light cycles vary based on planetary rotation and atmospheric conditions affect visibility and movement.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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