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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Cortés's actions sent a clear message: there was no turning back. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 There is a car chase, an on-camera interrogation, a betrayal of astounding cruelty, and, finally—in a labyrinthine climax that brings classic Westerns to mind—a tragic turning of the tables. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024 Officers will continue to address speeding, red light violations, unsafe turning maneuvers, tailgating and violations involving driving on the shoulder. Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS ‘TRY THAT IN A SMALL TOWN’ – Country music star's wife known for standing up to cancel culture praises 'tide' turning. Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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