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
arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
The Biden administration deported nearly 700,000 people in fiscal year 2024, Bush-Joseph said, but the majority were those turned around upon arrival at the southern border.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Time will tell if Noble’s turnaround efforts will be met with success.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
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Noun
In his first season at Appling County after transferring from Wayne County High School, Wallace’s team was off to a rocky start before its season turned around.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
The Biden administration deported nearly 700,000 people in fiscal year 2024, Bush-Joseph said, but the majority were those turned around upon arrival at the southern border.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Verb
Parents question quick turnaround and raise other concerns Along with questioning the district's data, Bethesda Elementary School parents have other concerns about the district's process.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Time will tell if Noble’s turnaround efforts will be met with success.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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Under this thinking, the U.S. has gotten used to outperforming global markets for years, so a months-long reversal is not necessarily catastrophic.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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The reversal comes after a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding transgender issues, prompting the appeals court to request new briefs from both sides.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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That’s changed in the year and a half since: Lawson, now 21, has interviews lined up to be a train conductor, a job that starts out with an $80,000 annual salary and could open the door for other higher-earning positions in the years to come.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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The petals of flowers will change depending on how basic or acidic the soil is.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Recently, the price has fluctuated more between $65 and $95, which makes this Prime Day star projector deal worth getting.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval ratings are likely to fluctuate in the coming weeks.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The following day, Trump snapped at a reporter who asked him and Attorney General Pam Bondi for more information on the report.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Prince mingled with Lee Iacocca and James Carville as Annie Leibovitz snapped photos.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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The music industry organization certified that another 16 million singles by the country artist have been shifted in the U.S. — a sum that includes both pure purchases and streaming activity, which the RIAA adopted into its methodology some years ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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When talking to your child, shift the tone to reflect on their experience.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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Now the conspiracy is mutating again to fit the administration’s reversal.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Since viruses and bacteria are always mutating, an immune system that can quickly adapt is more resilient.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Verb
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However, protocols for responding to wildlife conflicts that are not life-threatening can vary from one community to another.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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On the other hand, the penalty for harboring or aiding a felon can vary, depending on the severity of the underlying felony committed by the person being aided.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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