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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill
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as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center
the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
would you care to take a turn around the garden?
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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
one good turn deserves another
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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
an adventurous turn of mind that led him toward more physical activities like biking and skateboarding
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as in bend
something that curves or is curved
right after this turn in the road you'll find the antiques shop on the right
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden turn of dizziness that may have been brought on by a change in her medication
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Recent Examples of turn
Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The sanctification of Lee and other Confederate leaders, in turn, pushed the complexities of the surrender and of the Civil War era into the shadows, allowing the myth of Appomattox to flourish for more than a century.
— Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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This is the power of art: taking a concept and exposing its contradictions, turning it into a complex phenomenon rather than a simple slogan.
—Rebecca Ruth Gould, JSTOR Daily, 9 Apr. 2025
Explore our case studies on the Publisher Insights Hub to see how others are turning views into real-world results, and read on to discover tips for tapping into the fandom yourself.
—Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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The film was based on Stephen Schwartz's Tony-winning Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Gregory Maguire's novel.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The sanctification of Lee and other Confederate leaders, in turn, pushed the complexities of the surrender and of the Civil War era into the shadows, allowing the myth of Appomattox to flourish for more than a century.
— Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Visit The Danville Museum Of Fine Arts And History For a crash course in Danville history, plus access to a rotating lineup of fine art exhibits, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is a one-stop shop for all things Danville culture.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Still no timetable on anything, but he’s been able to swing the bat and feel like there’s been some steady improvement day after day.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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With Orlando trailing by 2 points less than a minute into the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center following a disastrous third, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball looked to swing the ball to Nick Smith Jr. waiting in the corner.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even Senior Advisor to the President, Elon Musk has expressed sentiments on free trade (with Europe) that deviate from the direction of the administration.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Author and showrunner Jenny Han teases that season 3 will deviate from the storyline in her book series.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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After becoming a free agent at the end of last season, Yarbrough rejoined the Blue Jays on a minor league contract in February.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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During the Soweto Uprising, one photo became symbolic of resistance against apartheid.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Much of the value comes from learning how to avoid revolving credit card balances and leveraging better credit scores to secure preferential borrowing rates for key expenses, such as insurance, auto loans and home mortgages, according to Ranzetta.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Director Kenny Leon’s new production, however, seems caught between reverence for the original source material and a seemingly half-hearted attempt to renovate the setting around which the classic action revolves.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Fans took to the comments to both praise and ponder Trainor's new look.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Today, train stops are preserved with wooden shelters with picnic tables, encouraging hikers, bikers, and horseback riders to stop to ponder the trail’s rich railroad history.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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If sold in an auction platform, green jackets could command values into the seven digits depending on the player it was awarded to, given the scarcity of the item.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That shift may depend on the health of the economy.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Here, guests will find Stardust Racers, a dual-track roller coaster, as well as Constellation Carousel, beautifully lit with animals that spin in different directions.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The president was poised to sign an executive order that would have spun TikTok’s U.S. operations into a new company, but that has been placed on hold in wake of the levies, a source familiar with the plans told The Hill.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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