TURNOVER Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

turnover 1 of 2

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as in rotation

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verb

as in to relinquish

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak

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as in to hand

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another turned the evidence over to the police

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as in to overturn

to turn on one's side or upside down don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself

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as in to flip

to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing would you mind turning the picture over so I can see if the backing needs to be replaced

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Recent Examples of turnover

Noun

In his next, the native of the Democratic Republic of Congo scored 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting with five rebounds, two steals, one assist and one turnover. —

Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026 After finishing 31st in sacks (26) and dead last in turnover margin last season (four), the Jets need immediate production from Bailey during his rookie campaign. —

Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026

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Police claim the pharmacy failed to quickly turn over surveillance footage after the crime, saying the transfer took 18 hours. —

John Dias, CBS News, 8 May 2026 But Robinson’s attorneys say the hearing shouldn’t take place until federal law enforcement agencies turn over more details about their DNA analysis. —

Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnover

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No starting pitcher on the Astros’ roster is making more money than Imai, who is supposed to announce this franchise’s arrival in the Pacific Rim, while slotting somewhere in the middle of its starting rotation.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026