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
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Both of those franchises had a lot of other factors that contributed to their immediate turnaround: Washington changed everything from ownership on down and already had some talent on its roster; Denver coach Sean Payton and a strong defense were major factors in their move.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The new governmental broom hasn’t even managed to brush the dirt under the carpet, let alone turn around the sinking ship of state.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Monk hit a 3-pointer from the top of the arc, DeRozan buried a turnaround jumper over Dillon Brooks and Murray followed with a corner 3, fueling an 8-0 run that put Sacramento up 114-105.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Both of those franchises had a lot of other factors that contributed to their immediate turnaround: Washington changed everything from ownership on down and already had some talent on its roster; Denver coach Sean Payton and a strong defense were major factors in their move.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
That’s not something a head coach says, then turns around and fires the position coach just weeks later.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The new governmental broom hasn’t even managed to brush the dirt under the carpet, let alone turn around the sinking ship of state.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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For a bullish set-up, traders look for RSI to rise back above the 30 level, signaling a reversal.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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His promotion of Tiktok is a reversal from 2020, when Trump attempted to ban the platform.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In 2021, however, Dan Campbell took the reins of the Lions, changed the culture, instilled a winning mindset and now coaches a team heavily favored to reach the Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line, though, is Butler’s thinking hasn’t changed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Edge rusher: This need will fluctuate based on what happens with Bosa and Mack.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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His successes fluctuated between 2012 to 2015, and later beat Ortiz in a 2016 rematch.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hill, who tied a career high with his 19th win of the season, snapped a personal three-game losing streak.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Hurricanes snapped a three-game losing streak against the Seminoles last year.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In adolescence, those inclinations shifted toward the bohemia of the late-1960s art scene, and upon leaving home and going west, CalArts proved a sympathetic environment for his singular talents and personality.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Now the market has shifted toward cotton grown with regenerative practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Finally, the host’s genome must eventually mutate to accommodate the bacterium—allowing the two to evolve as a unit.—
Molly Herring,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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This departure from the WHO also endangers American lives because U.S. public health officials will lose access to a treasure trove of information needed to develop effective vaccines for constantly mutating infectious diseases like seasonal flu and COVID-19, Schaffner adds.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Food and wine options are robust, varying depending on the season and specific route.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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On The Water Apart from that sense of solitude, a major part of the appeal is clearly the location: on a peninsula with one side fronting the calm, pure turquoise water of the Caicos Bank; the other side, the rolling waves of the Atlantic in varying shades of blue.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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