turning point

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Recent Examples of turning point Will the Cowboys use this early adversity as a turning point? Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025 The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic The turning point of the recent increase in America's depression rates occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, according to Gallup's data. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 For instance, there could be a sudden revelation, turning point or ending in regards to a romantic relationship. Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
Noun
  • Someone tried to senselessly end her life, yet now thousands of people are cheering for her and celebrating every milestone.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The transaction marks another milestone in KKR’s expansion in the region.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The end of this episode felt like the climax of a Scooby-Doo cartoon.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Some places show the most vibrant fall hues in early October, while others hit their climax later in the month and into November.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino Quintero pledged to restore 250,000 acres of ecosystems, including mangroves and watersheds.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The new partnership between farmers and advocates will let agriculture prosper while protecting one of Indiana's largest watersheds.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That action led the court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, to issue a landmark ruling in June blunting the power of judges.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Interest in the town—and its landmark Plaza de la Revolución—surged this summer as fans followed his historical trail across the island.
    Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But with Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget around the corner, the fourth quarter could still very much go either way.
    Jordan Butt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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