turners

plural of turner
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 Drawing pens for the kids, highlighters for those profound poolside page turners, and most crucial of all, a bull-clip of Cambodia's note-heavy Riel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Hers is a dark, dark mind that weaves deceptively simple tales into terrifying psychological page turners like The Housemaid. — E.l. James, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Fry 3 minutes on each side, or until brown; turn carefully using 2 wide pancake turners. — Faye Levy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 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
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gymnasts
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  • That body, established in 2017 in response to the crimes of Larry Nassar, the Michigan physician who serially abused young gymnasts, can investigate misconduct, including nonsexual misconduct, in any Olympic sport.
    — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Later that month, GAGE Center lost its USA Gymnastics affiliation, forcing many competitive gymnasts there to find new places to train.
    — PJ Green September 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Turners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turners. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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