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
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.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Injuries have played a significant role in both cases, perhaps unsurprisingly for the two clubs with the tightest summer turnarounds in Europe.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 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
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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Injuries have played a significant role in both cases, perhaps unsurprisingly for the two clubs with the tightest summer turnarounds in Europe.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnarounds
reversals
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No reasons have been given publicly for the reversals, though Australian news outlets reported that local Iranian groups as suggesting the women had faced pressure from Tehran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bryant's organization provided materials to USA Today that did not appear to have concessions or changes made by Target following actions taken last year, and a spokesperson said there have been no new commitments and no reversals.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Turnarounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnarounds. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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