turning around

verb

present participle of turn around
as in fluctuating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning around
  1. fluctuating
  2. changing
  3. varying
  4. shifting
  5. snapping
  6. improving
  7. wavering
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  • Uché Blackstock, a leading health equity advocate, reflects on the healthcare sector's fluctuating commitment to equity.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The testing evaluated the AI’s real-time performance under fluctuating conditions with the controller turned both on and off.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of fluctuating
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  • There’s been a political tug-of-war over Bears Ears and Grand Staircase for years that aligns with changing presidential administrations.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • Altitude control comes from changing overall motor thrust, and its spinning nature makes the drone passively stable.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
Definition of changing
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  • Spain ended up with the 2-0 semifinal win, bringing varying cheers throughout the game.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The standard product architecture addresses varying operational profiles through distinct internal configurations.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of varying
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  • The debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the task of mediation was taken up by Qatar and Pakistan, with Pakistan becoming an unlikely host due to a combination of geographic necessity, deft diplomacy, and shifting regional alliances, analysts say.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of shifting
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  • The Phillies are 45-25 since snapping a 10-game losing streak April 25 and have the second-highest winning percentage in that span.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • Don’t leave Soho Diner without snapping a picture or two at its photo booth and playing its Crosley Vinyl Jukebox, featuring downtown staples like Velvet Underground and LCD Soundsystem.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of snapping
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  • Fedorov, previously Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation, had been in the job for just six months and was popular among troops for improving pay and frontline rotations.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Intel's willingness to buy these expensive machines is a positive signal that its foundry (chip industry-speak for manufacturing) is expanding capacity and improving yields for leading-edge chips.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of improving
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  • But after posting their best quarter on record, chipmakers are wavering.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • But fans are wavering with Eli Raridon off to the NFL, even with Cooper Flanagan returning and five-star freshman Ian Premer enrolling.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of wavering
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