turns around

verb

present tense third-person singular of turn around
as in changes

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  1. changes
  2. fluctuates
  3. shifts
  4. varies
  5. snaps
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  • According to the team, the coordination is important because pushing or lifting an object changes the forces acting on a humanoid’s body.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For families using the vouchers, nothing changes immediately.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of changes
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  • Locking in flexible covenant thresholds during healthy quarters protects operational sovereignty when revenue fluctuates temporarily.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Today, these pre-1965 coins are sought after not for their use as currency, but for their silver content, giving them a value that fluctuates with the broader precious metals market.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of fluctuates
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  • This then shifts the star’s color away from the more typical orange, white, and blue.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The approach shifts the timing mechanism from electrons to the atomic nucleus.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of shifts
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  • The insurance bill for the restaurant varies by month, depending on the claims employees file.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This timeframe varies based on the patient’s treatment, clinical needs, and their symptoms.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of varies
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  • Vancouver snaps a four-match winless streak and improves to 7-3-5 on the road, while Austin drops to 4-5-6 at home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its new Power Keys accessory is a slide-out keyboard that snaps onto the magnetic back of most phones.
    — Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of snaps
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