as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds
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Recent Examples of U-turn
The pair of vehicles drove west on the roadway, made a U-turn and went back east to the other side of the bridge.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
But 15 Democrats in the Assembly recently sent a letter to the head of the Air Resources Board, saying CARB needs to make a U-turn.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
He was pulled over for making a U-turn in a school zone.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
From church pulpits to community gatherings, the policy U-turn was widely viewed as a betrayal of Black Americans who had propped up the retail giant's fortunes.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
But 15 Democrats in the Assembly recently sent a letter to the head of the Air Resources Board, saying CARB needs to make a U-turn.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
He was pulled over for making a U-turn in a school zone.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
From church pulpits to community gatherings, the policy U-turn was widely viewed as a betrayal of Black Americans who had propped up the retail giant's fortunes.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for U-turn
reversal
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The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversals could have massive implications for the November midterm elections, particularly in competitive congressional districts where small swings could determine control of the House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“U-turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/U-turn. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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