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
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.
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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
Lucas was not among the 15 names on the Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List released on Friday, despite leading the Hurricanes to one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the nation.
—Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The Ridgeland girls are in the middle of one of the biggest turnarounds in high school basketball this season.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In the end, Spurs have gone for Tudor, out of work since being sacked by Juventus in October, with a strong record of short-term turnarounds.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images To reach the Super Bowl, the Patriots engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in NFL history.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
San Diego State knew other programs would come calling for its top players following a 9-4 season that represented one of the biggest turnarounds in college football.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Treat knows exactly what works for long hours, quick turnarounds, and plenty of walking, all while still looking polished enough to fit seamlessly into a travel outfit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Lucas was not among the 15 names on the Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List released on Friday, despite leading the Hurricanes to one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the nation.
—Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The Ridgeland girls are in the middle of one of the biggest turnarounds in high school basketball this season.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In the end, Spurs have gone for Tudor, out of work since being sacked by Juventus in October, with a strong record of short-term turnarounds.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images To reach the Super Bowl, the Patriots engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in NFL history.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
San Diego State knew other programs would come calling for its top players following a 9-4 season that represented one of the biggest turnarounds in college football.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Treat knows exactly what works for long hours, quick turnarounds, and plenty of walking, all while still looking polished enough to fit seamlessly into a travel outfit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnarounds
reversals
Noun
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Novels don’t owe us stories of triumph or surprising reversals of fate, but Kin’s leaning into the expected makes the novel good, not great.—
Tembe Denton-Hurst,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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Four days of grapples, reversals and takedowns are on deck at Grand Casino Arena.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Turnarounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnarounds. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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