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verb (1)

Definition of turn (on)next
as in to attack
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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turn-on

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noun

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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turn on

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verb (2)

1
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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2
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)
  1. attack
  2. lure
  3. thrill
  4. trigger
  5. assault
  6. temptation
  7. excite
  8. activate
Verb
  • Spain’s front men are difficult to ignore Despite only one attacking return, Lamine Yamal ($10m) is still Spain’s most exciting fantasy option.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The tourist who was attacked by a bison on Friday at Yellowstone National Park is recovering after being flung into the air.
    — Zoe Cummings, Washington Post, 13 July 2026
Definition of attack
Noun
  • Is there a lure for advertisers and sponsors to come on board?
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of lure
Verb
  • Fair-goers can expect thrilling new rides and exhibitions, along with traditional cook-offs and animal shows.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Argentina advanced to its second straight World Cup final after a thrilling 2-1 win over England on Wednesday.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Definition of thrill
Verb
  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of trigger
Verb
  • Andrews was one of nearly 40 CATS bus drivers who were physically assaulted from 2023 through 2025.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • In 2010, he was arrested for assaulting his spouse or partner and received a diversion program instead of going to prison.
    — Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of assault
Noun
  • They are separated — women in one location with single men, and men and single women in another —and tasked with testing their loyalty to each other despite temptation.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
  • When stocking a pond, resist the temptation to create a highly diverse fish community.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026
Definition of temptation
Verb
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was excited when told of the selection after New York's win at Washington.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Whether on the street or at the office, Posen is excited by the unbridled sartorial creativity in San Francisco, from the loud to the demure.
    — Liana Satenstein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of excite
Verb
  • The company told deputies that someone at the Sheriff's Office or a Flock employee could have reactivated the feature, or that a system bug could have automatically activated it.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Press down on the trigger lock switch before squeezing the trigger to activate the blade.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of activate
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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