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
David Moin, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Joe Raedle/Getty Images That impasse lasted about two months before the Sanibel Causeway was restored—an impressively quick turnaround, but not from the perspective of those waiting for it to be fixed.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Ivan’s attendance record turned around after he was offered a place in Evans’ noon-to-5.p.m.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Banana Republic is improving but is not as far into its turnaround as Old Navy and Gap.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Joe Raedle/Getty Images That impasse lasted about two months before the Sanibel Causeway was restored—an impressively quick turnaround, but not from the perspective of those waiting for it to be fixed.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
The Orioles will almost certainly be looking at what Mullins can get them if their season does not turn around, and the Mets should be waiting on the other end of the line when the phones start to ring.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Ivan’s attendance record turned around after he was offered a place in Evans’ noon-to-5.p.m.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
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Finally, Elon Musk’s DOGE activities brought its own host of circuit tests that generated smoke and reversals.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2025
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In a reversal from the last two years, the base variant of the latest series, the iPhone 16, leads the chart, followed by the iPhone 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, and iPhone 15.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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For 100 years, HEC has demonstrated that leaders who understand this truth can change the world—one relationship, one gesture, one act of care at a time.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But discussion of changing the names had predated Biden’s presidency.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
10 June 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder (5 Pounds) for $74 ($14 off) Amazon The best protein powder fluctuates in price often, but many different flavors and serving sizes are on sale right now.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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Trying not to snap. Imagine a leadership meeting around a new AI rollout.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The White Sox snapped their KC losing streak Friday and followed with a convincing 4-1 win on Saturday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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If the city eliminates a pilot program to shift the city’s fleet of trash trucks to electric vehicles, full-service customers could pay $42.76 instead of $43.60 during the first year — with similar discounts in future years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Especially as the messaging around nonalcoholic beer has shifted to broaden its appeal, according to Dave Williams, vice president of analytics and insight for Bump Williams Consulting, a Connecticut firm that specializes in the alcoholic beverage industry.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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But in real life—especially in business—the players change, the rules mutate, and the payoffs are subjective.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the virus still poses a low risk to the general public, an infectious disease expert noted that every new infection increases the odds that bird flu could mutate and lead to more severe disease.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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Each of the game's more than 1,000 planets operates according to genuine physical laws; your character experiences different gravitational pulls depending on the celestial body, light cycles vary based on planetary rotation and atmospheric conditions affect visibility and movement.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The findings reached by other organizations on how much prison and jail actually costs people also vary widely.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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