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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Admittedly under the weather to start the game, right-hander Nick Pivetta walked off the mound with a trainer in the top of the fourth inning with elbow stiffness, casting quite the shadow on the turnaround following the team’s 2-5 start to the season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Upon arriving to Colorado, Livingston organized a turnaround from one of the worst defenses in the FBS in 2023 to a top-45 unit in 2024.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Admittedly under the weather to start the game, right-hander Nick Pivetta walked off the mound with a trainer in the top of the fourth inning with elbow stiffness, casting quite the shadow on the turnaround following the team’s 2-5 start to the season.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
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Since around 2022, dioceses across the country have reported a reversal of that trend, with growing numbers of Americans — particularly Millennials and Gen Z — choosing to join the Catholic Church.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the year, the mayor and the Regional Task Force on Homelessness have touted various statistics that show a reversal in the long trend of a growing unhoused population.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So if the project is approved, the zoning laws would have to change, which would also change the county's general plan.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Still, emotions could fluctuate later in the afternoon when the moon clashes with expansive Jupiter in Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Keeping bulk produce in warm or fluctuating temperatures, humid environments, overcrowded refrigerators, or containers that are frequently opened increases the risk of spoilage, Stover says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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His leadoff shot to left field snapped a homerless streak for Rays right-hander Joe Boyle (0-1) that lasted 30 2/3 innings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Johansson scores his 200th On a tremendous play by Boldy to fend off Brandon Montour and spin for a backdoor pass, Johansson snapped an eight-game goal drought by slam-dunking his 200th goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Paul’s time, Josephus was a perfect instance of the first kind, a brilliant military leader who, when faced with the fanaticism of his cohorts, chose to shift his allegiance to Rome.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Administration officials have signaled, both publicly and privately, that their immigration enforcement strategy has shifted to some degree following Operation Metro Surge, the operation in Minnesota.—
Julia Ingram,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Operating somewhere between the steamy formlessness of Topdown Dialectic and the tactile throb of Shackleton, Vasin uncovers some of his most distinctive rhythms by mutating the space surrounding his samples.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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In an ironic twist, the American president became the regime’s midwife, forcing the old order to mutate and reinvent itself.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Playing in the Rays’ domed ballpark certainly helped after dealing with varying weather and temperatures during their first nine games of the season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In both cases, the savings matter, but their impact varies with income levels and home prices.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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