turning around

Definition of turning aroundnext
present participle of turn around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning around
Verb
  • Plus, Malekzadeh said that the estrogen changes in the rats happened abruptly, which doesn’t reflect the gradual and fluctuating loss women experience due to perimenopause and menopause.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Hydrangea plants also benefit from protection against fluctuating winter temperatures, which can disturb the roots and crown.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.
    Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • However, some hard-drive bags that are suited to house hard drives of varying sizes and manufacturers may not always offer an ideal fit.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Both paths risk armed conflict of varying severity, with wide-ranging consequences for the country’s future stability.
    Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Balance these with dependable evergreen trees for an ever-shifting palette of color in the landscape.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Frequent drone and artillery attacks on the key highway and rail line have forced Kyiv to find alternative supply routes, shifting the hub function away from Pokrovsk – a major success for the Russians.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Plus, there’s no need to call a handyman to set up your new furniture, as assembly is as simple as snapping the metal base onto the seat.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Of those who have announced, former Congresswoman Katie Porter had an early lead in polling, although under 20% support, but she was heavily damaged when videos surfaced of her harsh reaction to a reporter’s question and snapping at one of her staffers.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Corporate use cases include employee well-being programs aimed at reducing burnout and improving focus.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Lazzarini was in Turkey for talks with officials on improving humanitarian access in Gaza.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The forecast models are wavering a bit on when the rain will arrive but the trend is more toward Friday night and Saturday.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Cassidy voted to confirm Kennedy despite publicly wavering over his vaccine views.
    Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Turning around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20around. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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