turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
1
: the act or course of one that turns
2
: a place of a change in direction
3
a
: a forming by use of a lathe
broadly : turnery
b
turnings plural : waste produced in turning

Examples of turning in a Sentence

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With the turning over of the funds, the council will be able to devote all its time to city affairs and the light and power commission will be in charge of light and power business. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Her selection thus signals a turning of the page—vindicating all those who object to a mindlessly hawkish U.S. foreign policy. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 This configuration enables experts to show off their turning moves on the dog leg and spray some of the white stuff. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Nuclear arms race The worst-case scenario in an escalating conflict between the U.S. and China would be either side turning to nuclear bombs. Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for turning 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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