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
CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Stars stopped their four-game winless streak on Saturday and have a quick turnaround before taking on the Flyers in Philadelphia on Sunday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
In clips of the video shared online, Peters and his group appear to speed past the alligator in the airboat, then turn around to look at it.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The turnaround was a quick one.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Stars stopped their four-game winless streak on Saturday and have a quick turnaround before taking on the Flyers in Philadelphia on Sunday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The sight of them gave me the creeps, triggering a desire to turn around and walk briskly in the other direction.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
In clips of the video shared online, Peters and his group appear to speed past the alligator in the airboat, then turn around to look at it.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversals could have massive implications for the November midterm elections, particularly in competitive congressional districts where small swings could determine control of the House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now called The Palms — records show the home changed ownership both in 2018 and 2019 — the ALF has been cited by health regulators for 90 violations since 2012.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway between Iran and Oman where roughly a fifth of the world's oil typically passes through, remaining largely closed after the Iran war began, oil prices have fluctuated, climbing around 40% since the beginning of the war, which is now in its fourth week.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Videos shared on social media on March 25 showed lines fluctuating throughout the day, shrinking between the early morning and afternoon rushes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Knicks went on to defeat the tanking, depleted Grizzlies handily, a 130-119 win good enough to snap a depressing three-game losing streak against the Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Next, Isbel recorded an RBI single to snap his offensive slump against Ryan.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And in late February, just as attention began to shift away from Gaza, Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on Iran—a potentially epochal war that may end up dividing Jewish Americans no less than the Gaza war did, particularly if the conflict drags on and casualties mount.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yainer Diaz softly grounded a first-pitch fastball, but toward an opening in the Angels’ shifted infield for a two-run single.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the virus has mutated, the mRNA platform has allowed scientists to update COVID vaccines to better match the most prevalent strains.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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The meme mutated in every direction.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But adult protection varies from child welfare in several ways that have profound consequences.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pay also trails in other large cities in the state, to varying degrees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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