turning around

Definition of turning aroundnext
present participle of turn around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning around
Verb
  • This achievement is particularly important because drones operate under demanding conditions such as vibration, motion, limited power supply, and fluctuating communication signals.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The instability affecting global supply chains, like policy changes, extreme weather, fluctuating commodity prices, and surging electrification demand, means that planning for only one future is planning for failure.
    Travis Edmonds, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The redesign coincides with changing times in the organization, from a new coaching staff, a reshaped roster, and soon, a new stadium set to open in 2027.
    Zach Powell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.
    Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Together with an intelligent electric four-wheel-drive system, these technologies help the SUV adapt more effectively to varying road and off-road conditions.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
  • According to Brandon Lord, executive director of the Trade Programs Directorate at CBP, as of this week, the different elements of CAPE are in varying stages of buildout.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That shape-shifting hue laid the groundwork for a bold yet unexpectedly cohesive palette room to room, with wallpapers that lend an Art Deco flavor.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The cysts are harmless but greatly affect the guard’s range of motion, including the flexing and snapping motions necessary to take a jump shot.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Ending that three-year skid to make the quarterfinals for the first time since 2003 would require snapping LAFC’s three-tournament run of getting that far themselves.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While state lawmakers have passed nearly 50 new laws aimed at improving youth mental health, Colorado Health Institute found 44% of kids who needed care last year didn't get it due to a lack of money or insurance.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • While trading away Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas certainly doesn’t make the defense better on paper, the team also acquired draft capital in 2026 to go toward improving the defensive side of the ball.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Despite the frustration within the Democratic caucus, not every vocally pro-Israel lawmaker is openly wavering on the war powers question.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Still, the market was wavering on whether AI would be the company's friend or foe.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Turning around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20around. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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