1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak
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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
turned the evidence over to the police
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3
as in to overturn
to turn on one's side or upside down
don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself
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Recent Examples of turnover
EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Ransom had pre-planned a turnover celebration, which was a play on his last name.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
The driver was taken into custody, and the narcotics were turned over to the Vista Sheriff's Station for processing, according to the release.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Other things that become real this season are teacher turnover rate in an era where teachers are quitting left and right.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Ransom had pre-planned a turnover celebration, which was a play on his last name.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
After giving him a $1.5 million raise in March, the team will turn over his $6.25 million base salary and $750,000 in per-game bonuses to the Vikings, according to the league source.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
The driver was taken into custody, and the narcotics were turned over to the Vista Sheriff's Station for processing, according to the release.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnover
Verb
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Jones is not relinquishing his strong negotiating position Jones and Parsons would meet in March to discuss the linebacker’s role on the team going forward.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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While a strong federal government may be central to the Democratic Party's identity, maintaining that objective likely requires relinquishing control from the capital and encouraging state politicos to explore new ways to achieve success.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The non-profit news outlet The City reported the encounter late Wednesday, Aug. 20, a few hours after Winnie Greco allegedly handed an open bag of Herr's sour cream and onion rippled potato chips to journalist Katie Honan following a Harlem campaign event.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Wash hands thoroughly after handling reptiles, and change clothes before picking up a child.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The problem is, one source says, anything overturned by the CRA can never be created again the same way.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
21 Aug. 2025
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Knox and Sollecito’s murder convictions were overturned again by Italy’s highest court of appeals, bringing her legal saga to an end.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So yes, there is something magnetic about this unconventional 23-year-old who flips hearts – and himself – with charm and swagger.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Several witnesses said that the bus lost control, crossed over the median and flipped on the shoulder, according to state police.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Simultaneously, the stage appears set for a major rotation within U.S. equities, away from the megacaps toward broader market segments—a development investors will be closely watching as the Fed’s pivotal September meeting approaches.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Instead of using accelerometers and gyroscopes, a quantum sensor measures rotation and acceleration at the atomic level.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The gauzy, dark concerts from (famously) Nirvana, Sinéad O’Connor, and Alicia Keys render the operatic intimate, and highlight good tunes in a way stadium polish just can’t.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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The no-confidence motion is rendered void, and Dalton is reinstated as PM.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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A little bit of Paris is leaving Findlay Market when French Crust Cafe & Bistro shuts down at 4 p.m. Sunday.—
FOX19 NOW,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Detroit doesn’t need recycled ideas or the same politics that have left too many neighborhoods behind.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By 3-1, those surveyed said humans could slow or reverse climate change but aren't willing to change their behavior to do that.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Following blowback, Ascension Wisconsin reversed course and no longer plans to outsource staffing of its critical care physicians.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Turnover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnover. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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