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
This phase is where investors often misunderstand turnarounds.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The platform is also bringing advertisers into short-form projects, describing the format as attractive to brands that want rapid turnarounds.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Edmondson says Ford’s experience under CEO Alan Mulally exemplified the principle that turnarounds are works-in-progress that improve with honest feedback.
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Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns has been at the center of those turnarounds.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
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CBS News,
9 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
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Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The platform is also bringing advertisers into short-form projects, describing the format as attractive to brands that want rapid turnarounds.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Edmondson says Ford’s experience under CEO Alan Mulally exemplified the principle that turnarounds are works-in-progress that improve with honest feedback.
—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns has been at the center of those turnarounds.
—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
—
CBS News,
9 June 2026
The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.
—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnarounds
reversals
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Companies that address operational reliability early will avoid fragmented deployments, unmanaged risks and expensive reversals.
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But as the November election draws closer and Republicans are trying to defend their majorities, Trump is instead needling Congress with his demands and reversals, driving several Republican senators to disparage his actions publicly for the first time.
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“Turnarounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnarounds. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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