turning around

present participle of turn around

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning around
Verb
  • That kind of determination may involve job duties, transportation, treatment side effects, fluctuating symptoms and the difference between working sometimes and working consistently.
    Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Even summer packing lists call for a lightweight layer to beat fluctuating cabin temperatures and breezy oceanfront evenings, which is why the BeCalm Wrap-front Long-sleeve Shirt is a no-brainer buy at 38 percent off.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The reason is that the administration has shrunk the requirements for reports of immunization from states, changing the reports from mandated to voluntary.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • One is mainly about efficiency, while the other is about changing outcomes.
    Andy Springer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • In 2026, there have been over 600 recalls reported for products varying from frozen foods to baby formula and hundreds in between.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Understanding diverse approaches to relationship-building, like varying social contexts for trust, is key.
    Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Multiple soccer writers are reporting on social media that this game could also move time, shifting an hour later, potentially due to weather, but also possibly due to the potential overlap with the England-Mexico game.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Trump has redirected federal money to help finance billions of dollars of renovations, shifting hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds from National Parks and other programs.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Paris Barraza Eventgoers at America’s Block Party Benefit Show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are snapping photos with a President Abraham Lincoln on stilts, playing corn hole – known as bags to some – and carrying cans of beer.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • During the show, Travis got on stage as one of the pop star's backup dancers before later snapping a selfie with William, George and Charlotte.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Pogačar is only improving as a rider, a scary proposition for man with his extraordinary palmares.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Higgins also says that improving resilience will mean changing the city’s building code to allow innovative new technology.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • There wasn't any attention wavering out there.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • 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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“Turning around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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