turnovers

noun

plural of turnover
as in rotations

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Recent Examples of turnovers New England was +3 in turnovers, while Seattle was -3, ranking them both in the middle of the turnover differential pack. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnovers
  1. rotations
  2. revolutions
  3. loops
  4. series
Noun
  • All 6-win teams are more than a few rotations from getting the wheels back on the tracks.
    — Sam McDowell November 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Qigong’s slow rhythmic movements, deep breathing and gentle torso rotations are thought to support lymphatic circulation, though specific evidence for lymphatic effects remains limited.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of rotations
Noun
  • Their palms, pressed in turmeric, became a blur of orange as their revolutions increased in speed and the curtain rose.
    — Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Major technology revolutions have always triggered dramatic boom-bust cycles.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of revolutions
Noun
  • Once joined, the robots can form different configurations, including chains, loops, and branching structures.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Not every outfit has belt loops, which is where the Allgawise Hidden Clip Stash Travel Belt comes in.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • Cavan Sullivan scored twice, Quinn Sullivan had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Union beat Toronto FC 4-1 on Saturday to secure an automatic berth into a best-of-three series in the MLS Cup playoffs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The upcoming series, co-created by Poehler and her former Parks and Recreation collaborator Michael Schur, also stars Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of series

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“Turnovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnovers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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