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 turn around
EW.com, 27 June 2025
He’s charged with turning around a roster that failed to make it out of the play-in tournament the last two seasons after breaking the team’s 16-year playoff drought in 2023.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Time will tell if Noble’s turnaround efforts will be met with success.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Bailey could be seen mouthing something to the host, and before turning around as instructed, instead went in for a kiss, sending the audience into howls of laughter and applause.
—EW.com, 27 June 2025
He’s charged with turning around a roster that failed to make it out of the play-in tournament the last two seasons after breaking the team’s 16-year playoff drought in 2023.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
Parents question quick turnaround and raise other concerns Along with questioning the district's data, Bethesda Elementary School parents have other concerns about the district's process.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Time will tell if Noble’s turnaround efforts will be met with success.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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Under this thinking, the U.S. has gotten used to outperforming global markets for years, so a months-long reversal is not necessarily catastrophic.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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The reversal comes after a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding transgender issues, prompting the appeals court to request new briefs from both sides.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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That’s changed in the year and a half since: Lawson, now 21, has interviews lined up to be a train conductor, a job that starts out with an $80,000 annual salary and could open the door for other higher-earning positions in the years to come.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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The petals of flowers will change depending on how basic or acidic the soil is.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Recently, the price has fluctuated more between $65 and $95, which makes this Prime Day star projector deal worth getting.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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The numbers will almost certainly fluctuate by state.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The following day, Trump snapped at a reporter who asked him and Attorney General Pam Bondi for more information on the report.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Prince mingled with Lee Iacocca and James Carville as Annie Leibovitz snapped photos.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Despite the demands of professional golf, Spieth prioritizes family time and shares how much fatherhood has shifted his perspective.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Here’s what’s shifted for workers over the past two decades of rapid growth, and what city leaders make of the changes — and anticipate next.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The low cost and easy availability of all the necessary components means that drones can mutate fast, and any evolutionary successes – like fiber drones, which went from nothing to battle-winners in a year – may spread rapidly.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Wen: The SARS-CoV-2 virus is constantly mutating, and it’s entirely expected that there will be new variants.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
Verb
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However, protocols for responding to wildlife conflicts that are not life-threatening can vary from one community to another.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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On the other hand, the penalty for harboring or aiding a felon can vary, depending on the severity of the underlying felony committed by the person being aided.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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