1
as in to roll out
to leave one's bed
we turn out early on workdays
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2
as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
it's our practice to turn out the room after guests stay over
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3
as in to out
to drive or force out
angrily turned their adult son out of their home for using drugs
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as in gig
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Recent Examples of turnout
Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The controversial $150 million hotel and apartment complex planned for Hyde Park Square appeared to drive slightly higher turnout, with that neighborhood drawing 15% of voters compared to 10% citywide.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 9 July 2025
That can make the decision to seek emergency care more difficult, because patients often don't want to cause a commotion over what turns out to be something as simple as a case of heartburn after dinner.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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Verb
Marion County voter turnout lags A little over 358,000 people voted in Marion County in the 2024 general election.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The controversial $150 million hotel and apartment complex planned for Hyde Park Square appeared to drive slightly higher turnout, with that neighborhood drawing 15% of voters compared to 10% citywide.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
Luke Combs, one of the country stars whose appeal has turned out to translate the most in parts of the world where the genre is not as dominant, will be getting the ACM International Award for his furthering of country music overseas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 July 2025
That can make the decision to seek emergency care more difficult, because patients often don't want to cause a commotion over what turns out to be something as simple as a case of heartburn after dinner.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnout
Verb
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The changes will roll out gradually over the coming months.—
Johan Moreno,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The bourbon is just rolling out, so check with your local liquor store to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Three varieties rotate in and out, from briny Alaskan Gems to clean and crisp Mer Bleues to the fresh and minerally Malpeque oysters from Prince Edward Island.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Instead, cleaning stainless steel requires a little extra TLC and a strategy designed specifically for this material.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
Verb
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In March, 2008, the Post published a front-page story on Eliot Spitzer, then the governor of New York, who—after cracking down on prostitution rings while serving as the state’s attorney general, from 1999 to 2006—was outed as having patronized an escort service.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Having identifying documents with gender markers that don’t appear to match how a person is presenting themself could foster an uncomfortable, sometimes dangerous, situation for people who are forced to out themselves as trans to strangers.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The approach Buffett pioneered has proven incredibly effective, raising millions over the years, with his final round alone bringing in $19 million.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Allegiant Stadium's opening has proven to be a major inflection point, changing the perception of Las Vegas.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Last October, Lynne confirmed that the band’s Hyde Park gig would be their last.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Cuban found out about the beverage on reality TV, while the former Los Angeles Laker was aware of the ready-to-drink beverage after seeing it at concerts and his DJ gigs.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The motor runs at just 43 decibels, so it can be used while the baby is sleeping without waking them.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Dickinson led off the semifinal game and roped a double off his metal bat that Smith said woke him up from a long, tiring day.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Cunningham, Sheldon and Sun guard Lindsay Allen were ejected from the game with about 40 seconds left before the Fever took home the victory.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The screw-on lids can forcefully eject upon opening if food, carbonated beverages or perishable drinks like juice or milk have been stored in the bottle over time.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Verb
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This mini travel jewelry case has separate compartments for your rings, earrings, and necklaces, and fully zips, preventing any pieces from falling out.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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So when both astronomers and the operators of the clocks notice that the atomic ticks are falling out of step with the rotation of the Earth, people take notice.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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“Turnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnout. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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