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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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Recent Examples of turnover
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Dort then caused the Pacers’ 15th turnover with a steal and drilled another 3-pointer on the ensuing possession to rebuild the lead to 10.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
John Navin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And the custody rule will require parents to turn over even more personal documentation.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Renaissance Partners invests in four sectors: sustainability, information technology, health care and specialized industrials, managing more than 2.8 billion euros, with investments in 12 companies and an aggregate turnover of approximately 6 billion euros.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Dort then caused the Pacers’ 15th turnover with a steal and drilled another 3-pointer on the ensuing possession to rebuild the lead to 10.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Verb
The 50-week moving average appears to be turning over and beginning to trend downward.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And the custody rule will require parents to turn over even more personal documentation.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnover
Noun
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An effective Kershaw could help stabilize a Dodger rotation that has once again been scrambled ahead of the team’s three-game series with the Padres, which begins Monday.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Vegas has been running a very short rotation, so getting production from Nye and other bench players like Dana Evans and Tiffany Mitchell is important.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In addition there are concerns about relinquishing control of monetary policy as countries in the euro zone are subject to decisions by the ECB, Tursa added.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog argued that the bill would relinquish state control of California’s famously ambitious clean energy policies.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The Pittsburgh Pirates won both games, 2-1 and 5-1. 1963 — Playing the first Sunday night game in major league history because of excessive heat during the day, the Houston Colt .45s handed the San Francisco Giants their seventh straight loss in Houston, 3-0.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Lamar, who is the night’s most nominated act, was handed a slew of additional trophies by host Kevin Hart, though the particulars of the awards were not named.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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But the decision was overturned to a no-contest after Keyshawn tested positive for marijuana.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Adeyemi then had a penalty overturned in the 35th minute.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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In fact, Bivens flipped for the FBI as a cooperating witness a few days before Pino killed himself, playing a critical role in solidifying the feds’ case.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Salt the meat, then sear and flip the chops to sear the other side.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Each episode explores a pivotal or outrageous moment in marijuana history—from ancient tokes to cultural revolutions—blending humor with surprisingly rich education.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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The artificial intelligence revolution has reached a critical inflection point.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Script is by mega TV producer Taylor Sheridan, who was commissioned by Warner Bros prior to his current overall deal with Paramount, with the latter granting Taylor’s request to render services, within Paramount’s exclusive window.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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And those points were sharply punctuated in a 6-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium that rendered the Royals a .500 team (34-34) for the first time since late April.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Verb
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In one case, the person had left the state overnight.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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After Naomi’s birth, Parker-Tyus returned with some of her strongest stats—even after a tough pregnancy that left her weak and sick.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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“Turnover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnover. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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