as in gymnast
one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus
in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities
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Recent Examples of turner
Perhaps that’s good for a stage production, which needs the sharp contrast a page turner can finesse.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
White, who served as a tile turner during Pat Sajak's run and now for Ryan Seacrest, has worn a different look for every single episode.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Crafted from solid beechwood, this set comes with a slotted spoon, solid spoon, solid turner, solid ladle, and a serving fork.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Drysdale is a rather interesting Aussie bloke, born and raised on a dairy farm, then trained as a fitter and turner, toolmaker, tool and gauge design draftsman, and hydraulics technician.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
White, who served as a tile turner during Pat Sajak's run and now for Ryan Seacrest, has worn a different look for every single episode.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Crafted from solid beechwood, this set comes with a slotted spoon, solid spoon, solid turner, solid ladle, and a serving fork.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Drysdale is a rather interesting Aussie bloke, born and raised on a dairy farm, then trained as a fitter and turner, toolmaker, tool and gauge design draftsman, and hydraulics technician.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turner
gymnast
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Instead, the following gymnasts intend to return to the sport’s highest level of competition, with many seeking spots at the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Getty Images Fifty fans will be selected to compete at Fanatics Fest 2025 against top talent that also includes comedian Kevin Hart, former New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski, Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard James Harden and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turner. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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