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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
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But even without European football, and after a decade in which Old Trafford has at times resembled a graveyard for promising careers, the lure of Manchester United — in terms of glamour, prestige and finance — remains powerful.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Once again, companies that succeed in this space are those that resist the lure of a universal solution.—
Divyaditya Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Leaving the area removes temptation to touch the firearm and reduces danger of negligent injury from another person.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be a temptation because of his height to draw parallels with Moyes’ use of Marouane Fellaini and Soucek, two key pillars of his Everton and West Ham sides, but where Rohl is concerned, his size can be deceptive.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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His versatility, as someone who has played across midfield, on the left and even up front, was another attraction when Everton weighed up an offer.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lisbon brings in millions of tourists yearly, with the streetcar as one of its most popular attractions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Where the data is essential—say, health details for a pet—testing light incentives makes sense.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Check for state or local EV incentives and utility rebates.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The come-ons are enticing, creating the impression of infallibility to everything including Kryptonite.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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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
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The primary question is the motivation of the government, First Amendment experts told The Republic.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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All four players won the Tewaaraton Award for the most outstanding player in college lacrosse, and the quartet was a primary motivation for Law to return to the team in ’25.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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