TURNING AROUND Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

turning around

verb

present participle of turn around

as in fluctuating

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Antonelli’s once-commanding standings lead is suddenly looking vulnerable, especially with 13 races remaining this year (more on the fluctuating 2026 calendar below).

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 July 2026
The fluctuating abuse from French fans is not unique to Mbappé.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 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 audience — all Christians themselves — darted worried looks to one another, shifting uncomfortably in their seats.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of shifting

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Sacramento’s triple-digit heat returned Tuesday at 104 degrees, snapping a roughly monthlong stretch without one and marking just the third 100-degree day of the summer.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Postmatch, the king of Spain, King Felipe VI, was one of the first to congratulate La Roja on snapping the 16-year drought.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 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

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