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as in relinquishes
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 leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
turned the evidence over to the police
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as in turns turtle
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 flips
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 turns over
Put both on the same page and the comparison turns over.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
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Nik Popli,
Time,
12 June 2026
Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.
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Wilson Chapman,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Your creativity turns over a new leaf today!
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
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Nik Popli,
Time,
12 June 2026
Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.
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Wilson Chapman,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Your creativity turns over a new leaf today!
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns over
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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In recognition of Miami’s 20 wins in June, here are 20 stats that helped define the team’s uber-successful month as the calendar now flips to July.
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Pele controls the ball in the penalty area with his thigh, flips it over the head of the defender and smashes it past a helpless Kalle Svensson.
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Modern life renders traditional digital detoxes impractical, as smartphones are essential for work, banking, and daily tasks.
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Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
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Picking tomorrow’s outfit tonight, when no clock is running, hands your morning self a decision that is already made.
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His own ideal already hands workers a fortune.
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Corruption deepened, the economy entered one of the worst collapses in modern history, and a humanitarian crisis pushed close to a third of the population out of the country.
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By contrast, Roberts’s opinion in Slaughter collapses this distinction.
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One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.
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Stepping Back from Netflix One of the more interesting turns in McGee’s story is her decision to walk away from Dream Home Makeover after four seasons.
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“Turns over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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