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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Johnny turns to the lure of the big city and heroin, while Tunny chooses the red, white, and blue allure of the U.S. Army, and Will descends into alcoholism and depression when forced to stay in the suburbs with his pregnant girlfriend, Heather (Ali Fumiko Whitney).Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Because for many common fall scenarios along the striper coast, a simple metal lure will outfish all of them.Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
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Clemson aside, the Huskers’ reversal seemed to put to rest other big-time athletic departments’ temptations to fly solo.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Related article Diet drinks may boost risk of dangerous heart condition by 20%, study says Get rid of temptation at work Reduce sugar cues in your work environment.Andrea Kane, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Just as the Strip cuts through Las Vegas, Sheikh Zayed Road runs through the heart of Dubai and many of the city's major leisure attractions are a stone's throw away from it.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Raven is currently developing a number of projects including an adaptation Disney’s MAIN STREET, USA attraction for D+ and the ORACLE audio book series for Amazon.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Boden reports near-weekly inquiries since the incentive’s introduction.Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Although the incentives vary by cruise line, different status levels are usually based on the number of nights a passenger sails.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Not a euphemistic come-on: Porte Jacquemus likes to cook and to eat pasta.Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Carson is instantly suspicious, if not downright hostile, and not just because Waters proves totally immune to his swaggering come-ons.Joe Leydon, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
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The motivation for spear phishing is typically to trick people into giving away sensitive information or downloading malware, according to IBM.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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As noted by WebMD, typical signs include physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, alongside feelings of cynicism or detachment from work, forgetfulness and diminished motivation.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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