as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move
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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot
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as in to trigger
to cause to function
would you turn on the TV?
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
Noun
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His season with the Lions is a success on the field, though the documentary resists the lure of game-by-game storytelling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025 -
For decades, the lure of cartel cash has ensnared prosecutors, generals, mayors, governors — and even the country’s onetime top law enforcement honcho, Genaro García Luna, against whom Veytia testified in federal court in Brooklyn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The temptation toward excess automation has always been with us.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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This means creating a budget and sticking to it, committing to savings and investments, and resisting the temptation to spend on impulse.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Enter horrifying attractions such as Temple of Terror, Killer Klowns, Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate, Middletown Haunted Trail, Phobia and Toxic Hillbillies.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal attraction, also featuring at Universal Studios Orlando, places fans in iconic scenes and face-to-face with their favorite Fallout characters on a journey that begins beneath the surface in Vault 33.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Newton’s population hit a record high in the 2020 census and Showalter said roughly half of those who’ve received the housing incentive are new to the city.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last month launched a hiring push to bolster detention and deportation efforts, offering incentives including student loan forgiveness and signing bonuses of up to $50,000.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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The come-ons are enticing, creating the impression of infallibility to everything including Kryptonite.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Leagues should try using their leverage to demand an end to these kinds of within-game wagers, which seem like a shameless come-on for those who are addiction-prone. .—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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At the White House press briefing later that day, press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked whether Trump was joking in his comments or if there was a spiritual motivation behind his peace efforts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Just his razor-sharp intellect and the motivation to work hard.—
Rich Tabaka,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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