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
The collection features premium head-turners like varsity jackets, hoodies, and more, perfect for paying homage to a NBA icon.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turners
gymnasts
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The two gymnasts had a vacation planned for after the championships, as a reprieve from the intensity of competition.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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So far, 23 Olympians — from gymnasts and figure skaters to swimmers and snowboarders — have traded the arena for the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Turners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turners. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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