as in reversals
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 turnarounds
Women’s Wear Daily has kept its eye on fashion’s ups, downs and turnarounds since 1910, continuing to chronicle the conversation surrounding the industry from all angles.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
At some point, these defensive turnarounds stop being coincidence and become a pattern.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
General Legal operates as a law firm that delivers contract review, drafting, and negotiation to growth-stage companies at flat-fee pricing—typically around $500 for most contracts—with turnarounds measured in hours rather than the days or weeks typical of traditional firms.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Meanwhile, Barclays hiked its price target for the biggest player in the space, LVMH, to 600 euros from 570 euros, citing turnarounds at Tiffany and Dior, boosted by creative resets.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Spreading games across more days creates shorter turnarounds, uneven rest and a higher risk of injuries.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
But those four-day turnarounds are becoming rare at Cape Canaveral.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
And, as happened this week, stunning turnarounds in which the House actually passes bills.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The new board members specialize in corporate turnarounds and restructures.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
At some point, these defensive turnarounds stop being coincidence and become a pattern.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
General Legal operates as a law firm that delivers contract review, drafting, and negotiation to growth-stage companies at flat-fee pricing—typically around $500 for most contracts—with turnarounds measured in hours rather than the days or weeks typical of traditional firms.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Meanwhile, Barclays hiked its price target for the biggest player in the space, LVMH, to 600 euros from 570 euros, citing turnarounds at Tiffany and Dior, boosted by creative resets.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Spreading games across more days creates shorter turnarounds, uneven rest and a higher risk of injuries.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
But those four-day turnarounds are becoming rare at Cape Canaveral.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
And, as happened this week, stunning turnarounds in which the House actually passes bills.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The new board members specialize in corporate turnarounds and restructures.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnarounds
reversals
Noun
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For 50 years, the case has generated theories and verdicts and reversals and books and television specials.—
Kate Casey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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The reversals, recoveries, and successes often receive far less coverage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Turnarounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnarounds. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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