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as in rotated
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
turned the doorknob as quietly as possible
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as in swung
to change the course or direction of (something)
the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill
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as in deviated
to change one's course or direction
we turned left at the light the storm unexpectedly turned south and missed our area
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as in revolved
to move in circles around an axis or center
the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in convinced
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
he did his best to turn his new friends against his ex-wife
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Recent Examples of turned
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
All the whistles, reviews and ejections turned the final period into an absolute marathon.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
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Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
So that’s a long time for the edges to get sanded off and turned into these happy folkloric stories.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Robinson turned himself in to a local sheriff’s office a day after the killing.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Muslera, who made his 18th World Cup appearance, turned 40 on June 16.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
As the brainstorming turned broader, the Cubs were inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.
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Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
Within days of the pool being refilled in early June, the water had turned green and algae-clouded amid a heat wave in Washington, DC that saw temperatures reach 100 degrees.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
All the whistles, reviews and ejections turned the final period into an absolute marathon.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
So that’s a long time for the edges to get sanded off and turned into these happy folkloric stories.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Robinson turned himself in to a local sheriff’s office a day after the killing.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Muslera, who made his 18th World Cup appearance, turned 40 on June 16.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
As the brainstorming turned broader, the Cubs were inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.
—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned
Adjective
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For a team that began the season with off days coming at a premium, a brief stretch with two open dates is a respite from the wear and tear of a long season.
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His shot diet is already optimized for the league, his frame holds up in physical matchups and his off-ball activity gives coaches a willing piece to weave into screen and handoff actions.
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Fresh bombshells are constantly rotated in, each one causing a stir akin to a Presidential drive-by.
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The food trucks featured are rotated weekly, and any vendor with a Long Beach health permit can apply for a spot.
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Amid a challenging macroeconomic climate, American design furniture conglomerate MillerKnoll swung to a positive net earnings position in its fiscal fourth quarter.
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The Rays swung at his curveball and changeup, but the pitches didn’t generate many whiffs.
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The one state that deviated from this was Kentucky, which chose red velvet as its favorite cake.
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In 2023, Middleton deviated from her usual pastels in an emerald green ensemble.
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After several generations, those faster-growing cells produced more offspring and became increasingly common in the population, demonstrating a basic form of natural selection.
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Beijing has exerted greater institutional control in Tibet since Xi Jinping became the country's president in 2012.
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Amid the bigger picture — of which there are many at the moment — Keshad Johnson stands as a reminder that this also is a time of year when the NBA’s small stuff has to be revolved.
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Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.
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Last week began in a slump as investors pondered whether memory chip maker Micron would show sustained demand in its earnings report.
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Plunkett, with the Norman Rockwell Museum, pondered whether Americans viewing the painting today would find a familiar feeling.
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American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
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The beverage that fueled conversations that inspired America's fight for independence — centered on the ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — depended on enslavement.
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“Turned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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