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noun

ˈtərn-ə-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce turnaround (audio)
Definition of turnaroundnext
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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verb

as in to change

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Recent Examples of turnaround
Noun
His arrival in the major leagues in 2022 was part of a significant turnaround in which the Orioles ultimately won the AL East in 2023 and made the playoffs in 2024. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Wall Street analysts, while surprised by the financial shift, saw it as a natural progression in the firm’s ongoing turnaround. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, escaped a space barely big enough for 14 people to turn around. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Nike’s ‘long, hard slog’ Elliott Hill’s plan to turn around Nike is hitting obstacles. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnaround
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
  1. reversal
  2. change
  3. fluctuate
  4. snap
  5. shift
  6. mutate
  7. vary
Noun
  • The first sign that El Niño is developing is a weakening, or even reversal, of the tropical Pacific trade winds.
    — Steven Paton, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In a role reversal, some children have become their parents' protectors.
    — Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of reversal
Verb
  • That should change how policymakers think about energy security.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jenkins said technology is changing quickly, which creates a challenge for both parents and law enforcement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • Gas prices in Florida continue to fluctuate near the $4 mark, while diesel in the state has returned to figures posted during the early stages of the ongoing conflict with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
    — News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Underground temperatures also fluctuate far less than those at the surface, potentially reducing the energy required to maintain suitable growing conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fluctuate
Verb
  • In a loss on Wednesday, the usually upbeat Mauricio Dubón snapped his bat over his thigh after lining out for the last out.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Forty-nine seconds remained after a scramble to snap the ball.
    — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of snap
Verb
  • As rehearsals move forward, Eisenberg repeats key scenes in the play and shoots them differently each time, his camera coming to represent Mona’s shifting perspective.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Sabra Gossett, a curator for the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, said the choice to shift to Florida for missile launches came after issues with one launch out of New Mexico.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of shift
Verb
  • But sometimes, a single one of these letters will mutate, swapping an A for a G, for instance.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Stars Gianna Jun as Professor Se-jeong, who is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference, causing authorities to seal the facility.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutate
Verb
  • The tariff cost will vary by product, ranging from 15% to 50%, according to reports.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The robot has additionally been shown crossing icy waterways with depths of up to 80 centimeters, underscoring the company’s focus on developing machines capable of operating across widely varying environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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