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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The Hurricanes improved their overall record to 26-8 after going 7-24 last season, the biggest turnaround in the nation.
—Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
But every vehicle is stuck in the same position — boxed in by barricades, hemmed in by concrete, unable to turn around.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Previous record was from July 24-28 with a turnaround of four days, three hours, and 11 minutes.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The Hurricanes improved their overall record to 26-8 after going 7-24 last season, the biggest turnaround in the nation.
—Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
And for the president when he’s criticized about lifting the sanctions on Russia, to somehow turn around and blame Zelenskyy, blame Ukraine.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
But every vehicle is stuck in the same position — boxed in by barricades, hemmed in by concrete, unable to turn around.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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The sudden reversal of fortunes comes as Jansa has been battling accusations of hiring an Israeli private intelligence company to sway the result following a series of video recordings reporting corruption among the prime minister's allies.—
Jan Bratanic Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Unlike states that never allowed changes to gender markers, Kansas’ move is a striking reversal of its prior permissive policy.—
Darren Rosenblum,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nobody ever thought about how life would change on farms once mankind figured out a way to eradicate--that was the word used--the little boll weevil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the new website launches, users will need to update all bookmarks to webpages and PDF forms because all links will change.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The prevalence of extreme heat has fluctuated over the decades in D-FW.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 10-year yield this week fluctuated, but on Thursday hovered around its highest level in nearly two months after briefly touching its highest level since August.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Golden State was coming off a scrappy victory over hapless Washington, snapping a five-game losing streak.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game skid with a 125-118 win over Denver on Wednesday night as the Nuggets (42-28) couldn’t manage a game rescheduled from two months earlier.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Former Work aide Greg Grant gave a detailed history of Obama-era efforts to shift Pentagon thinking to the Small Wars Journal.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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But since Bush, nearly every president has shifted NASA’s goals, with budgets often not matching ambitions.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But problems emerged as the department evolved to confront a mutating threat.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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The footage also shows that Peter's DNA is mutating, which brings him to Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner for help.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fuel costs typically vary by region, with some areas having much lower gas prices than others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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While these formulas often share the same active ingredients, the dosage amount may vary.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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