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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
While Coach is the growth machine at Tapestry, Kate Spade is the turnaround project. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 The quick turnaround for Off Campus, created by Louisa Levy based on author Elle Kennedy’s best-selling Off Campus Universe, was helped by the early Season 2 renewal in February, three months ahead of the Season 1 debut. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
So Nvidia funded companies, called neoclouds, which would turn around and buy Nvidia product with the money. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026 Hartmann and Smith bought into Turgeon’s vision to turn around the program and identify with his competitive nature. — Pj Green october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 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 move formed a reversal bar on the weekly chart, suggesting the recovery could continue.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • After the game, the coach said the situation called for a role reversal.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of reversal
Verb
  • The approach preserves familiar development workflows while changing how servers coordinate updates and distribute repository data.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Ask whether the time changed, the location changed, or someone simply explained it badly.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • The reason is related to the price of natural gas that fluctuates, leading to high charges on bills, like in the past, or credits that are expected to last for a one-year period until next May.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers combined thermodynamic modeling with an economic analysis to examine how storing and releasing reactor heat could improve operational flexibility and help nuclear plants respond to fluctuating electricity prices.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fluctuate
Verb
  • The two sides can also be snapped together to form a small top handle that’s adorable for nighttime events.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout the year, seasonal rides offer a round-trip or one with a two-hour layover with enough time to snap the iconic photo of straddling the Georgia and Tennessee state line.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of snap
Verb
  • For Wilson, broader acceptance in the resale market is key to shifting that balance.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences The hotel's best amenity is easily the rooftop pool, located on the 28th floor and designed around the shifting colors of the zircon gem.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of shift
Verb
  • The report raised alarm because mink is a species that could give the virus opportunities to mutate to better spread among humans.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Bobby remained on the trial for 29 weeks before his cancer mutated and began to evade the treatment.
    — STAT Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of mutate
Verb
  • The best time for pruning can vary depending on the shrub and the season.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The two subspecies that visit the Sacramento area, Greater sandhill cranes and Lesser sandhill cranes vary in size, but overall range from 3 to 5 feet tall.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of vary

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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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