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 turnaround
David Chou, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The show started with a light and breezy monologue by Nikki Glaser that marked a dramatic turnaround from last year’s train wreck of an opener by Jo Koy.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Harris, sitting with her husband in front of the two former presidents, can be seen glancing back before turning around without commenting to either.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Over At Least One Hapless Russian The main concern for a healthcare CIO is that operationalizing a 72-hour system restore turnaround requires a complete redesign of disaster recovery plans to meet this standard.
—David Chou, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The show started with a light and breezy monologue by Nikki Glaser that marked a dramatic turnaround from last year’s train wreck of an opener by Jo Koy.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Known for turning around the fortunes of fledgling teams, Vermeil spent 15 seasons coaching the Chiefs, St. Louis Rams and Philadelphia Eagles.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Harris, sitting with her husband in front of the two former presidents, can be seen glancing back before turning around without commenting to either.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
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Meta’s decision to eliminate its fact-checking program marks a sharp reversal for the major social media company, quickly prompting questions over the firm’s direction as President-elect Trump heads back to the Oval Office.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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The judicial branch of the federal government will have some decisions of its own to make about the monument, and may inject still more reversals.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Petterson told the La Jolla Light that SERP changes the conversation from how to conduct layoffs to how the district can reorganize staff, rehire and maintain a normal classroom experience.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Critics of the war said that only withholding military aid would change the Israeli approach.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Began With A Natural Raft Approximately 30 to 40 million years ago, South America was an isolated landmass, separated from Africa by an expanse of ocean that spanned 900 to 1,300 miles (1,800 km), depending on fluctuating sea levels.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Adding more natural gas to its portfolio would, however, expose Constellation to more risk related to fluctuating commodity prices, Enverus said.—
Rebecca F. Elliott,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Park ranger Peter Rea snapped a photo of the animal in action, taking down a Canada goose and feasting on it near a partially frozen lake that’s in view of the visitor center.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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Birdie gave a big smile as her mom snapped her photo, placing a hand on the couch next to her.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And, while beauty brands are pausing business as usual—closing stores, offices, and warehouses—their efforts shift to giving donations to the victims affected by the disaster instead.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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If the mayor shifts reviewers to the Palisades, as seems likely, what does that mean for permitting other housing in a city that already faced a severe shortage of available homes?—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That matters, because scientists are working on therapies targeting some of the 40-plus genes that, when mutated, cause ALS.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Researchers think this bird flu strain mutated to be milder to humans than other variants spreading in the wild.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There’s little standardization across platforms and plenty of varying approaches to ad integration that could keep us from realizing blockbuster ad experiences across every platform.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Getting to the airport will still be tricky, though, as roads and highways across North Texas had varying amounts of ice and snow early Friday.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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