Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning around
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Oil prices dropped following the announcement but have remained relatively high, fluctuating between $90 and $100 per barrel.—
Maydeen Merino,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026 -
The primary brings to a close the chaotic and ever-fluctuating race for governor, which for most of it saw Becerra near the bottom of voter preferences.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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That means retaining the iconic characters and narrative structure, but halving episode length to 11 minutes and changing graphic design, says Peekaboo producer Iván Agenjo.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Weight Flatware sets have varying weights.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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But these salamanders live at varying elevations in different mountain ranges, and genetic sequencing confirmed that each was, in fact, its own species.—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Pressing for clearer answers For months, frustration among stakeholders has centered on numbers that keep shifting as the district revises its budget projections.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Congress holds power of the purse The shifting funds are certain to ignite growing concerns in Congress over the separation of powers, and the president’s use of federal funds allocated by lawmakers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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With the score tied 5-all, Lowe squared up a slider from Elvis Alvarado (2-1) and drove it over the right-field wall for his 18th homer, snapping a 1-for-18 slump.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Interested in snapping your own photos of the night sky?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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For more than 75 years, a strong partnership between universities and the federal government has made this leadership possible—fueling innovation, strengthening our economy and improving the human condition.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The foundation aims to find new ways to expand today’s tent of philanthropists dedicated to improving their surrounding areas.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The roaring bassline slithers beneath a wavering flute note before the floor gives out, and the song begins its fast and furious descent.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
12 June 2026
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Markets also have been wavering from spates of heavy selling of stocks in companies linked to the boom in artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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“Turning around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20around. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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