turned over

Definition of turned overnext
past tense of turn over
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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak

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as in flipped
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing would you mind turning the picture over so I can see if the backing needs to be replaced

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Recent Examples of turned over Later in 2025, the diver located human remains that were ultimately turned over to the state medical examiner's office. CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Healey says the administration has not assured her office that the information will not be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 Later in 2025, the diver located human remains that were ultimately turned over to the state medical examiner's office. ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 To create the Tastemakers Awards, Food + Wine polled more than 400 chefs, travel experts, food and travel writers and wine professionals from around the world, then turned over the results to its Global Advisory Board, who ranked the top nominees in each category. Connie Ogle april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 The kit was turned over to the state Division of Scientific Services, which found a mixture of three DNA contributors, including at least one that came from a male, according to the warrant affidavit. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026 By 16, Gallagher had already turned over $50,000. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 Two seats on the City Council also turned over in Tuesday’s election, and Independence recently announced the hire of a new city manager and an interim police chief. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Originally handled by the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office, the case was turned over in 2015 to the neighboring Fifth Circuit State Attorney’s Office. Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • The couple, who relinquished their medical licenses shortly after their daughter's death, have disputed Scott's claims and maintained their love for their daughter and granddaughter.
    Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Two years later, Unwell relinquished the rights to the show, and the departure seemed not to be amicable.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • That's where prior resistance flipped to support on the way up and where the pattern of higher lows begins to break down.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Shohei Ohtani bounced the first pitch to first baseman Troy Johnston, who fielded it and flipped the ball over the head of pitcher Ryan Feltner, covering first base.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • Picasso's grandson, Olivier Widmaier Picasso, said the painting is rendered in the artist's signature style and the grey, white and cream composition reflects the sombre mood of the era, per Reuters.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The vision of acclaimed designer Jean-Michel Gathy is beautifully rendered in Il Salotto, the sleek lobby bar, with its regional touches like wool wall hangings, soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, and five fireplaces.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • Jess Park Given Toone’s absence, Park will be disappointed not to be handed a start against Spain or Iceland, with Kendall and Blindkilde Brown handed opportunities to impress.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Falling giants The lopsided matchup on paper may have handed the Kings a historical bellwether.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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  • Typhoon Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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  • Sometimes, with luck, it can be reversed.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Tehran reversed course and said the strait would remain closed until the blockade is lifted.
    Spencer Kimball,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • Since when in 250 years has America surrendered democracy to one person, putting aside the law and the Constitution?
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Chase Dollander surrendered one run on four hits in 4 1/3 innings for Colorado after Jimmy Herget opened with a 1-2-3 first.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said there were three people transferred to an area hospital with critical injuries, with at least one of them having to be extricated due to their foot becoming trapped.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, Jackson was placed with a foster family unrelated to him for several weeks, then transferred to his grandfather’s custody in Roseville.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Turned over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20over. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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