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
Had Moore levelled things by finding the net instead of a post from a couple of yards out, maybe Wrexham could have pulled off one of those famous turnarounds.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
As is often the case in difficult turnarounds, a company could report positive results one quarter and then lower expectations for the next.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
To put themselves in position for one of the most dramatic single-season turnarounds in the history of the NBA, how much did the Spurs have to do right over the past few years?
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
Regulators have pledged faster turnarounds and the granting of rates that reflect growing wildfire risks to incentivize insurers to expand coverage in high-hazard areas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
On Saturday at the Chelmsford Forum, the Bernardians completed one of the best turnarounds in recent memory.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
But Mendoza noted that quick turnarounds are possible in the NFL.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Pistons had one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history last season and ended a 15-game losing streak in the playoffs in the first round against the New York Knicks, but they were eliminated.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
In such a campaign, having the B-2s, as well as B-1 and B-52 bombers, using bases thousands of miles closer to Iran would enable quicker turnarounds to rearm and refuel for more strikes.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
As is often the case in difficult turnarounds, a company could report positive results one quarter and then lower expectations for the next.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
To put themselves in position for one of the most dramatic single-season turnarounds in the history of the NBA, how much did the Spurs have to do right over the past few years?
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
Regulators have pledged faster turnarounds and the granting of rates that reflect growing wildfire risks to incentivize insurers to expand coverage in high-hazard areas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
On Saturday at the Chelmsford Forum, the Bernardians completed one of the best turnarounds in recent memory.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
But Mendoza noted that quick turnarounds are possible in the NFL.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Pistons had one of the most remarkable turnarounds in league history last season and ended a 15-game losing streak in the playoffs in the first round against the New York Knicks, but they were eliminated.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
In such a campaign, having the B-2s, as well as B-1 and B-52 bombers, using bases thousands of miles closer to Iran would enable quicker turnarounds to rearm and refuel for more strikes.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnarounds
reversals
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Since the Middle Ages, this festival of uninhibited revelry and role reversals has provided the ultimate litmus test for what is and isn’t considered socially acceptable.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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The reversals could have massive implications for the November midterm elections, particularly in competitive congressional districts where small swings could determine control of the House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Turnarounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnarounds. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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