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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
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Jan. 2025
In the playoffs, though, Mahomes turned into Superman.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
This could in turn hit demand for ASML’s high-precision extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines, which are used to print the most advanced microchips.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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This year, don’t be surprised if collectors looking for a hidden gem turn their focus to outsider art.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Jan. 2025
In the playoffs, though, Mahomes turned into Superman.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
For several years, Kaegi has drawn attention to how those successful appeals make homeowners’ tax burden — and in turn, their bills — go up.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
This could in turn hit demand for ASML’s high-precision extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines, which are used to print the most advanced microchips.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn
Verb
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These counter height stools have a 360-degree rotating seat, so users can seamlessly swivel to face towards or away from the counter.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the reasons for the staggering weather are not fully understood, the researchers interpret these winds to be six times faster than the speed at which the planet itself rotates.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, after reading the groom-to-be's explanation on Reddit, many users have swung behind him in support.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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These aspects come with a price, too, as average tags swing from 850 euros for a shirt and around 1,300 euros for knitwear up to 4,200 euros for a double cashmere coat.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Chappell Roan did not deviate from her camp-meets-vintage aesthetic, wearing a voluminous vintage Jean Paul Gaultier gown from 2003, embellished with a screen print of Degas ballerinas on the skirt and topped by the ostrich-feather headdress that Gaultier used on that original runway.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Feb. 2025
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Honda, on the other hand, has deviated from the norm by submitting actual photos of a 300cc single-cylinder prototype.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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Gretchen Fraser becomes the first U.S. woman Olympic slalom champion.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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The turmoil surrounding the Academy Awards campaign for Emilia Pérez led by Netflix follows Gascón becoming the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for an Oscar in an acting category.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025, brought a new record of outstanding credit card and revolving credit spending: almost $1.09 trillion.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those rates are hitting much higher balances, with money owed on revolving credit swelling to $645 billion, up 52.5% since hitting a decade low of $423 billion in the second quarter of 2021, according to the Philadelphia Fed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ben Riley’s work pondering the nature of intelligence, for example, has moved us toward that goal.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And with her husband finishing his 16th NFL season, pondering retirement came naturally in the caption.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The amount received depends on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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How Often to Wash a Bathrobe The frequency for washing a bathrobe depends on how the robe is used, but a general rule is to wash a robe every three to five wears.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Scientists traced one to the turbulent, magnetically active region around a rapidly spinning star called a magnetar.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Accelerate Gradually Avoid sudden acceleration, which can cause tires to spin.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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