TURNED Synonyms: 218 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

past tense of turn

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 became

to eventually have as a state or quality will turn 12 in six months

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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 depended

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) what we do next turns on your answer to the following question

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as in spun

to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around all the new information made his head turn

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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

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Before Buchanan turned his final prayer into a touchdown, Underwood was quite underwhelming (11 of 21, 123 yards, INT, lost fumble). — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 My patients tell me the apps have turned dating into a competitive marketplace marked by quick and easy rejection. — CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 More than a week later, Kadgien’s lawyer turned it over to authorities. — Sergio Farella, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Drawing on the rich architectural heritage here, magnificent historic properties have been turned into elegant boutique hotels, not only in the capital but also in tranquil villages across the island. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 On the other hand, a lot of hippies turned inward, toward spiritualism and self-improvement. — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 Images from state broadcaster CCTV showed that some streets were turned into rivers, while rescuers deployed inflatable boats in their efforts. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Carnaval snake charmer turned opera performer Ziegfeld came to the role honestly. — David R. Martin, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 The last act before festival founder Olivia Rodrigo, Roan turned it out with all of her powers—bolstered by a bold and bitchy, razor-sharp bob. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned

Adjective

The combination of red and purple, in particular, has already won over celebrities, whoa re adding a pop of color to their off-duty looks.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
There was no off-season film to support Callahan’s intuition, only four decades of coaching experience.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of off

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Steinem's version of feminism today is more aligned with Democrats at a time when, at least for now, the country has swung Republican.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
After the Mercedes swung around and law enforcement vehicles surrounded it, the driver stepped out with his hands up — only to swiftly step back inside.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of swung

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As if to signal this iteration hasn’t completely deviated from its roots, in the show’s opening moments, Deborah Wayne coolly flicks the iconic flip-up frames made famous by Hardison’s Dwayne.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
City officials previously said that the Boveys deviated substantially from the initial plans.

— Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of deviated

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That became the first of many more outings, in which volunteers using tandem bikes, or even bikes with three or four seats, lead people who are visually impaired.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
The two-stage rocket, Spectrum, became the first fully commercial launch vehicle in Europe to reach orbit, Ars reports.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of became

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To its left, sausages revolved on chrome rollers; to its right, a human attendant in a brightly colored uniform looked patient and quizzical.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Still, most gravitate toward the main pool, where the Delano's social scene has revolved for decades.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of revolved

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In a July 2025 text chain, an agent pondered whether facial recognition tools could be used to identify people on TikTok who admitted to being in the country illegally.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
In a July interview with Rolling Stone, Foreman pondered why his story went viral.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026

Definition of pondered

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Call-ins were standard at the time; network morning shows and radio stations also depended on accounts from people on the streets.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
The theater district was one of the major engines of New York's tourism economy, supporting the restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, cab drivers, and thousands of workers whose livelihoods depended on people coming into Manhattan.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026