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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
turned the doorknob as quietly as possible
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as in swinging
to change the course or direction of (something)
the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill
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as in deviating
to change one's course or direction
we turned left at the light the storm unexpectedly turned south and missed our area
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as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
will turn 12 in six months
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as in revolving
to move in circles around an axis or center
the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in persuading
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
he did his best to turn his new friends against his ex-wife
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Recent Examples of turning
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
His countless celebrity-reaction videos and WTF-level tricks have made Pearlman the David Blaine of the TikTok era, without all the stomach-turning stunts.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Your 12th House of Silence hosts ambitious Mars, who’s cheering on Pluto in your 10th House of Audiences, turning private prep into public credibility without draining you.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Grill until tender, turning once, 5 to 8 minutes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the afternoon, guests laughed about, grappled with, and sometimes politely skirted around the same gendered tropes that have existed for centuries, the conversation turning serious in some moments and silly in others.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
His countless celebrity-reaction videos and WTF-level tricks have made Pearlman the David Blaine of the TikTok era, without all the stomach-turning stunts.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Your 12th House of Silence hosts ambitious Mars, who’s cheering on Pluto in your 10th House of Audiences, turning private prep into public credibility without draining you.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Grill until tender, turning once, 5 to 8 minutes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning
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Astrobotic put its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) through its paces for the first time.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The show, which films at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas, combines stand-up, improv and the classic comedy roast, with Hinchcliffe and a rotating slate of guest judge comedians roasting wannabe stand-ups seeking a minute to launch their act.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Apple has started deviating from this as of late, with the introduction of the eye-catching Cosmic Orange skin in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max last year.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2026
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In Wacksman’s view, most people would benefit more from taking unexpected jobs or out-of-wheelhouse projects, rather than tying themselves to a strict, linear career path and never deviating.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Iris’ dreams of becoming an artist are impeded by her oppressive boss and rigid social structure of the 1850s.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Swizzle Dinner & Drinks delivers retro glam atop the Galt House with two revolving floors unveiling ever-changing skyline views.—
Hillary Richard,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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And, as the interest compounds at those rates, even a manageable revolving balance can quickly balloon into something far harder to control.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stafford is at the far end of his career, Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent contemplating retirement, and fourth-year pro Stetson Bennett has not played in a regular-season game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The ground stop, tied to thunderstorms in the area, was scheduled to remain in effect through late morning, with a medium chance it could be extended depending on how the weather evolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Forecasters warn that storms will likely come in multiple rounds, with the potential for different hazards depending on timing and location.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In New York City over the weekend, police launched an investigation into a massive street takeover in Queens that drew more than 100 vehicles in the early morning hours, with drivers spinning in circles and crowds flooding the intersection.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a first look at Kylie Minogue in her intimate Netflix documentary, the Australian pop icon certainly isn’t spinning around.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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My hero Carol Loomis provided a great service in persuading her pal to share what become justly honored as the Buffett Indicator with all of us.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Flock has become increasingly controversial, with communities across the country persuading their local governments to cancel their contracts, though the number is still dwarfed by how many cities renew their agreements with Flock every year.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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