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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 left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
turned the evidence over to the police
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as in turned turtle
to turn on one's side or upside down
don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself
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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
Attorneys also argued in that litigation about whether anyone but the immigrants themselves had legal standing to file lawsuits, an argument complicated by the fact that immigrants are typically unaware that their data may be turned over at all.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
But 110 days later, the only dirt turned over on the property came from ceremonial shovels, scooped out of a metal trough.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
After the shooting, Exum turned over his gun but was able to leave within days back to Maine.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The complex, which included offices and two practice fields, was eventually turned over to the college’s athletic department.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The dog was found and turned over to Broward County Animal Care.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Lindenhurst residents and lawyers for Cine's family also said the footage should've been turned over faster.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The canoe turned over; Pedro disappeared.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Further investigation revealed that when the painting was turned over, another face appeared, that of a young woman in the old man’s beard.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
But 110 days later, the only dirt turned over on the property came from ceremonial shovels, scooped out of a metal trough.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
After the shooting, Exum turned over his gun but was able to leave within days back to Maine.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The complex, which included offices and two practice fields, was eventually turned over to the college’s athletic department.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The dog was found and turned over to Broward County Animal Care.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Lindenhurst residents and lawyers for Cine's family also said the footage should've been turned over faster.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The canoe turned over; Pedro disappeared.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Further investigation revealed that when the painting was turned over, another face appeared, that of a young woman in the old man’s beard.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned over
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Jakrajutatip also relinquished her roles at the Miss Universe Organization.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, 81 animals have already been relinquished and are expected to become available for adoption through Sammie’s Friends at the Nevada County Animal Shelter once medically cleared.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Doncic flipped a half-court alley-oop to Jaxson Hayes, who finished it with a reverse dunk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The victory against Georgia flipped the script from the regular-season meeting between the schools in October.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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Monet’s Palazzo Ducale centers on the Venetian landmark rendered in diffused brushstrokes, with a dial that glows orange under UV light — a nod to the interplay of light and reflection in Monet’s work.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In nearly every episode (of the six screened for review), the relatable teen concerns — getting a good grade, feeling homesick, establishing individuality, making new friends — are rendered insignificant by adult storylines that suck up all the oxygen.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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By an 11-1 vote, a Miami-Dade County jury originally sentenced him to death, but that sentence was overturned in 2017 after a new state law ruled it unconstitutional for a death sentence to be imposed without a unanimous jury verdict, according to the court records.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Weinstein was found guilty of third-degree rape of Mann in early 2020, but that conviction was overturned in 2024 by a New York state appeals court.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city reversed course and put the matter out to bid but ultimately rejected a proposal by Nikki Beach after saying its representatives missed a deadline to submit documents.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, his parents surrendered to his passion for figure skating.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the offense has surrendered just 10 tackles for loss and four sacks.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Officers said that all of the ducks were safely transferred to care centers, where they will be housed and cared for.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Turned over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20over. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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