turn (on) 1 of 3

turn-on

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noun

turn on

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verb (2)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
Noun
  • Colorful reef and drift dives are the lure in the waters around Marsa Alam, where more than 60 spectacular dive sites are a siren call to (wet) suit up.
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Gebhardt is named as a defendant in a suit brought by four former Olivet students who say Jang and his disciples trafficked them to the United States with the lure of full scholarships and then forced them to work for little or no pay, with some having their passports withheld.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Equally important, leadership must resist the temptation to measure success solely in quarterly earnings.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Suddenly, temptation is everywhere.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The arcade, escape room, mining and carnival style games are excluded, and some rides and attractions have height and weight restrictions.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The projects received millions in state and local tax incentives after promising to create thousands of new jobs.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Both the Kansas and Missouri legislatures have extended the team’s incentive package deadlines to give them more time to make a decision.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The come-ons are enticing, creating the impression of infallibility to everything including Kryptonite.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The neighbor, who denied any political motivations in the attack, pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress was sentenced to eight months behind bars.
    Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
  • What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.
    Richard Hall, Time, 14 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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