as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
we were at a loss to explain this turnaround in our daughter's attitude toward her studies
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Recent Examples of turn around
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
One of the only legal restrictions on the transfer from Sasse’s campaign fund to America 101 is that the organization can’t turn around and put Sasse or his family members on the payroll, according to Kappel.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
While technical hurdles remain, including heat-shield reliability, orbital docking, and rapid turnaround between flights, SpaceX’s progress illustrates how iterative engineering and reusable design can accelerate advancement.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Choose a kennel size that allows your dog to stand, turn around and lie down easily — even with a bed and toys inside.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
One of the only legal restrictions on the transfer from Sasse’s campaign fund to America 101 is that the organization can’t turn around and put Sasse or his family members on the payroll, according to Kappel.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
The firm is well-known for producing quick-turnaround ads that touch on topics in popular culture.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
While technical hurdles remain, including heat-shield reliability, orbital docking, and rapid turnaround between flights, SpaceX’s progress illustrates how iterative engineering and reusable design can accelerate advancement.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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Krenwinkel’s challenge to that reversal was denied by the Los Angeles County Superior Court in January 2024, and the ruling was later affirmed on appeal.—
Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Among the most visible reversals are in trucking and auto regulation.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many other Big Tech companies also slashed their headcounts around that time as the pandemic receded and consumer demand trends changed.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Learning from the wind The company revealed that the new wind turbine adapts to changing wind conditions in real time.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His popularity will likely fluctuate as people respond to his policies and national and international events.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The pay package, which fluctuates in value based on the stock price and is currently worth more than $100 billion, was put to an advisory vote last year.—
Kara Carlson,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Series history Tennessee snapped a 4-game losing streak in the series against Arkansas and defeated the Razorbacks for the first time since a 34-13 decision at Neyland Stadium in 2007.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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After going for it on fourth-and-short successfully with a direct snap to Hall on a fake punt, the Jets proceeded to … run out the clock with runs, short passes, and by not snapping the ball on fourth down.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From the speed of AI to the shifting policy environment, the theme of Leading in a Dynamic World resonates.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The courier plans to shift non-urgent letter mail to be moved by ground instead of air and reduce the number of delivery days in a week.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The slaying of the serpent was a mythological superspreader, mutating and proliferating across the Indo-European world and beyond.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Because flu viruses mutate frequently, the effectiveness of the flu vaccine can vary each year.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cut remaining biscuit sticks to varying lengths to form the graveyard fence.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Dates will vary, but Christmas markets across Europe generally open in mid- or late November and close around January 1.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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