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
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
After going 26-30 before the All-Star break, the Hawks had a remarkable turnaround in the second part of the season.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Finding an impact player in the late rounds can help turn around a team's fortunes quickly.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Lyon made a great glove save on a Pastrnak turnaround shot through the traffic.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
After going 26-30 before the All-Star break, the Hawks had a remarkable turnaround in the second part of the season.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 2 May 2026
Verb
After summiting, turn around or continue down to the medieval village of Indemini on the Italian border.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Finding an impact player in the late rounds can help turn around a team's fortunes quickly.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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The report does not provide evidence to support the claims against Shoigu, who was formerly seen as very close to Putin, and a bid to unseat the Russian president would mark a stark reversal in allegiance.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The daily chart of IGV is taking the shape of a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders reversal pattern.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a financial environment where nothing feels certain, the ability to convert a lump sum of savings into a predictable monthly check — one that doesn't fluctuate based on what the market is doing — carries real value.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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And so the degree to which that changes, the degree to which gas prices continue to fluctuate, and whether or not the administration can come to more agreement with Iranian officials and the intermediaries there in the Middle East, all of those factors are going to be important to watch.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The senior middle hitter tallied seven kills and two blocks as Lincoln-Way Central snapped a two-match losing streak with a 30-28, 25-22 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over Lockport.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The case was based on a traffic accident in rural Norfolk in which a car carrying two people snapped a utility pole causing power lines to fall on the vehicle.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ever the optimist, Obama shifted out of his defensive posture.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Conversations can start light but shift quickly once something real needs to be said.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, this campy and melodramatic action flick from 1993 mutated into an immersive research experience for me that was firmly anchored in the global pop culture of the time.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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As music mutated in subsequent decades giving rise to the proliferation of independent music, specific publications cropped up to cover it with the online magazine Pitchfork becoming a leader.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prices will vary for each flight depending on the time and day travelers are looking to fly.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most patients plan for two separate trips, although the exact timeline can vary depending on individual treatment needs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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