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
Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
But for many in the locker room and in the organization, the consequences of a lack of a turnaround are real.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
Walk the bottom mile from the trailhead to a picnic area, then turn around.
—Dina Mishev Max Whittaker, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This would shatter the company's previous booster turnaround, set in November, of a little more than 13 days.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
But for many in the locker room and in the organization, the consequences of a lack of a turnaround are real.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Earnings will signal whether the economy is really turning around, especially under the pressure of tariffs and other trade restrictions.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
Walk the bottom mile from the trailhead to a picnic area, then turn around.
—Dina Mishev Max Whittaker, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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These figures represent a dramatic reversal from 1980, when the figure for the U.S. was about 30% and for China about 5%.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a significant policy reversal, which will come into effect on March 27, the SSA will resume withholding 100 percent of Social Security payments to reclaim any overpayments.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the Barnetts did a petition to change my age to 22 years old.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Fed will most likely be cautious about changing interest rates in either direction.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On Friday, March 21, the actor, 44, posted a trio of photos of himself on Instagram, showing how his body size has fluctuated throughout the years.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Keep in mind that rental prices and room rates will fluctuate greatly during the winter and festival season, spiking in January.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Abreu rewarded Cora’s decision to keep him in the game earlier and crushed the second pitch of the at-bat 110 mph, driving it 394 feet to right field for a three-run homer, snapping the tie.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even the terrace has enough room for two people to snap pictures without ever bumping into each other.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Outback will shift to setting consistently low prices.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Focus will now shift to international reporting requirements, most notably the European Union’s impact on U.S. businesses, and states like California and Colorado that are considering their own reporting mandates.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Scientists have developed some wheat strains resistant to the disease, but pathogens that affect plants can mutate and evolve.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The events mutated into a leaderless harassment campaign known as Gamergate, eventually moving from 4chan to more mainstream social media platforms.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The guidelines vary for toddlers and children ages 2 to 8.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Prices vary for the lots based on pre-purchase and day-of purchase.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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