Definition of turnernext
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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gymnast
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  • Ross started her athletic career as a gymnast for a decade but an injury derailed that career.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The 23-time All-American won her second and third individual NCAA titles, on bars last year and floor this year, and won the AAI Award, which goes to the top senior gymnast in the nation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turner. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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