TURNING AROUND Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

turning around

verb

present participle of turn around

as in fluctuating

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Many laboratory innovations fail when tested on real-world power grids, where fluctuating solar and wind energy subjects equipment to harsh operating cycles.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
This insulates these segments of the market from the effects of fluctuating mortgage rates.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluctuating

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The laser pulses generated strong, rapidly changing electric fields that accelerated electrons through graphene’s electronic energy structure.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
The only thing certain now is volatility, with rosters changing by the week, even the day, at the bang of a judge’s gavel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of changing

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Defense lawyers are expected to argue that the pitchers did not collude with gamblers and instead were varying the placement of pitches strategically to fool batters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Fittingly, the four challenges put each to varying tests that matched their performance potential.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of varying

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That water releases enormous amounts of heat into the atmosphere, shifting weather patterns around the world.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Few games ultimately ended up shifting, however, after clubs were reminded that the whole point of the effort was to increase labor output.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of shifting

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In 2020, Ben Motal aptly persuaded the Court of Appeals that the FOIA's right to copy records includes photographing them, after Little Rock incredibly barred him from snapping a picture of an accident report.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
But my objection is drowned out by my Lucid Dream Doula, snapping at me to be thankful for the networking opportunity.

— Julie Klausner, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of snapping

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The arm locks into both positions via an internal catch so that there's no unwanted flexing or wavering in the middle of your work.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Major circuits’ presales for Clayface are wavering; some indicate an $18M opening, while others see it in the mid-$20Ms.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of wavering

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