turning around

Definition of turning aroundnext
present participle of turn around
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Verb
  • Picking the right airline can be difficult, especially when there are so many choices to consider, and prices are constantly fluctuating.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and severe anxiety disorders frequently involve fluctuating symptoms.
    Jeffrey Freedman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
  • These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services.
    Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Tornado threats of varying levels are in place each day through Monday, as are risks for damaging straight-line wind gusts and hail.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Regional differences shape Colorado’s housing market, with varying inventory, sales, and pricing trends across the state.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • By evening, disruptive Uranus enters Gemini, shifting conversations, decisions, and how information moves through your world.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Despite failing to complete the sweep, this marks the first time the Giants have taken a series against the Dodgers since June 2024, snapping a five-series losing streak.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Wallstedt polished off the first Stars' power play by snapping his glove around Mikko Rantanen's shot and smothering Esa Lindell's bad-angle attempt.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rinsing quinoa is really about improving the experience and allowing the ingredient to deliver on flavor and nourishment.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
  • According to Asylon, the focus has shifted from adoption to effective integration, enhancing existing systems while improving efficiency and reducing friction.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That’s why – so far, at least – Iran isn’t wavering.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
  • After three years of waiting, wavering and wondering, that’s precisely what happened.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Turning around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20around. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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