as in gymnasts
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 turners
Fry 3 minutes on each side, or until brown; turn carefully using 2 wide pancake turners.
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Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
The collection features premium head-turners like varsity jackets, hoodies, and more, perfect for paying homage to a NBA icon.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
The collection features premium head-turners like varsity jackets, hoodies, and more, perfect for paying homage to a NBA icon.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turners
gymnasts
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While lots of gymnasts have Olympic aspirations, Bell was in the sport for fun, eager to use her natural athleticism and power to learn various flips.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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The youngest boys share a bunk bed and take turns swinging like gymnasts from the top level to the floor.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Turners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turners. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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