1
as in to roll out
to leave one's bed
we turn out early on workdays
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2
as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
it's our practice to turn out the room after guests stay over
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3
as in to out
to drive or force out
angrily turned their adult son out of their home for using drugs
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as in gig
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Recent Examples of turn out
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
As the war enters its fourth year, Ukraine needs new ways to tell the story of the war, and artists may turn out to be its most effective messengers.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
For the artist to have such a massive turnout at his homecoming show during such a heartbreaking point in his family’s life made this a memorable night for him and fans alike.
—Mark P. Braboy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Some of Ireland’s biggest names turned out for the ceremony, including Ronan, Cillian Murphy, Andrew Scott, Ruth Negga, Nicola Coughlan, and Sharon Horgan.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
As the war enters its fourth year, Ukraine needs new ways to tell the story of the war, and artists may turn out to be its most effective messengers.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The first round of classes had a strong turnout, Davis said, moving the library and fire departments to offer twice as many classes in February.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
For the artist to have such a massive turnout at his homecoming show during such a heartbreaking point in his family’s life made this a memorable night for him and fans alike.
—Mark P. Braboy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn out
Verb
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The measures, which the bloc said would be rolled out over the next two years, would bolster security and threat-detection in the region, and prioritize funding for new cables.—
Johanna Lemola,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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States like Colorado and Oregon are rolling out programs that reward energy-efficient and eco-conscious practices with tax breaks and grants.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But the wisdom of a broad perspective isn’t confined to the cleaning aisle or personal care.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite her bravery, Thompson was later forcibly outed as a transgender woman – and her life would ultimately end in tragedy.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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After Ciara outed herself as a Faithful, Gabby and Britney’s jaws dropped.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The decision immediately proved controversial, with the crowd loudly booing both players during their run.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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But Saturday’s loss to the Pirates, who came in sitting in last place in the Big East and on a nine-game losing skid, proved the two-time reigning champs still have a long ways to go.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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After playing dozens of cities, they're scheduled to take a break of about two-and-a-half months before performing 16 gigs in Europe.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole has landed a major gig with Rihanna's beauty company, Fenty.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the end, everyone wakes from their temporary dystopian dreamland.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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Kirby Van Vliet woke to a faint smell of smoke in the air just before 8 a.m. Jan. 9.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As Mavericks fans were being ejected from the stadium, Nowitzki was out in Los Angeles, sitting in the stands to show Dončić his support.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gone are the days in the NBA when the West, led by Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond at the Cow Palace in 1967, snapped a four-game losing streak with an upset over an East team in a game so intense coach Red Auerbach of the Celtics was ejected.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Telex fell out of favor by the 1970s as fax machines rose in popularity, followed by early computer email systems.—
Scott Nover,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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But Long and Hood fell out in the 1990s after Hood started selling her work directly to collectors, cutting out Long—a big-time art world sin.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Turn out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20out. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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