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
Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Paramount’s former motion picture group president Michael Ireland oversaw the project during its development at 20th Century Fox and acquired the film in turnaround from Disney before bringing it to Paramount under then studio chief Brian Robbins.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
After summiting, turn around or continue down to the medieval village of Indemini on the Italian border.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The district is applying to the Texas Education Agency to adopt the Resource Campus Model, a school turnaround strategy, at seven struggling campuses.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
Paramount’s former motion picture group president Michael Ireland oversaw the project during its development at 20th Century Fox and acquired the film in turnaround from Disney before bringing it to Paramount under then studio chief Brian Robbins.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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Congressional Democrats called for the reversal of Medicaid cuts that Republicans passed earlier in 2025 and for the extension of health care subsidies to be included in a funding measure, according to USA TODAY.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even then, each reversal in her short life was, for her, an ascent — driven by an unyielding hunger for absolute truth and goodness, crowned at last in God.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though rates have fluctuated, China's now stand at 30%.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Renfrow’s fluctuating role is more a product of the Panthers’ offense adjusting to the game’s circumstances.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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His first win with the Razorbacks was 21-14 at Mississippi State in the second game of the 2020 season to snap a 20-game SEC losing streak for Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Graham and his team are seen pulling and snapping each exterior wall together with little effort.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Grace Tucker The school year is in full swing at universities across the region, but the latest enrollment numbers show the demographic of some campuses, including at the University of Cincinnati, has shifted significantly.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Powell said a sharp cooldown of hiring over the summer had shifted the balance of risks toward greater concern over the labor market rather than inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Elvis story continues to mutate, especially as more and more filmmakers come in to write the story in their own way.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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The protesters had by then mutated into a mob.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inclusions will vary widely as some destinations allow for more independence on the itinerary.—
Mary Curry,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Both continents coexist and compete to produce the most influential companies in financial technology, though the paths taken and outcomes achieved often vary widely.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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