TURNING AROUND Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

turning around

verb

present participle of turn around

as in fluctuating

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The researchers combined thermodynamic modeling with an economic analysis to examine how storing and releasing reactor heat could improve operational flexibility and help nuclear plants respond to fluctuating electricity prices.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
This insulates these segments of the market from the effects of fluctuating mortgage rates.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluctuating

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From counter-drone defenses to advanced sensors integrated into tanks and fighter jets, the technologies transforming the battlefield are also changing, or even expanding, the markets served by legacy defense giants.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Construction has continued since then, drastically changing the White House grounds.

— Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of changing

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Defense lawyers are expected to argue that the pitchers did not collude with gamblers and instead were varying the placement of pitches strategically to fool batters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Fittingly, the four challenges put each to varying tests that matched their performance potential.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of varying

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The Johnson County minister managed to do what countless other Democrats before him had failed to do, snapping a 94-year-old losing streak for the blue team in ruby red Kansas.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Matvei Michkov scored the Flyers' first goal, snapping a shot past Vejmelka for his 10th of the season.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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Future development will focus on improving their autonomy, increasing operating speeds, and enabling them to work alongside humans with less supervision.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
The Lakers finished their first extended trip of the season unscathed in the standings, improving to 11-2 and still the best record in the league, but had to limp across the finish line Wednesday after injuries struck.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of improving

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The arm locks into both positions via an internal catch so that there's no unwanted flexing or wavering in the middle of your work.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Major circuits’ presales for Clayface are wavering; some indicate an $18M opening, while others see it in the mid-$20Ms.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of wavering

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