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
Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024
But Trump's supporters have now made a complete turnaround on election doubts: Almost all of them seem to have faith in the nation's electoral system this year.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The city has turned around significantly during his tenure.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Another key to preparing for the quick Thursday night turnaround: Keep it simple.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024
But Trump's supporters have now made a complete turnaround on election doubts: Almost all of them seem to have faith in the nation's electoral system this year.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
The big picture: Sycamore has a history of turning around struggling retailers, among them Staples, Jones Group and Chico's.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The city has turned around significantly during his tenure.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
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The reversal, perhaps typical of our time, is that, whereas the Welles broadcast was a program that, heard indoors, thrust people in terror out-of-doors, our drone panic involves an outdoor occurrence that people race inside to make sense of.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Yet in a few respects, a bit of wobbly action in the indexes, surge in volatility and reversals in some of the more overheated assets were overdue and probably necessary to test the bull market against higher bond yields and a more-foggy policy horizon.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Then, a threatening foe tests their bonds and forces them to embark on an adventure that will change their destinies and friendship.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bill would include a cost-of-living adjustment for members of Congress, which is not an entirely unwarranted provision given their pay has not changed since 2009, but sneaking it into a lame-duck bill was not necessary.The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Since going public in March, the company, which trades under the symbol DJT, has seen its stock price fluctuate dramatically, reaching an all-time high of $79.38 during its first day of trading on March 26 and all-time low of $11.75 in September.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cortisol levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers snapped the ball and immediately threw it up for Adams, perfectly placed for the receiver to haul it in and drag his feet for a 1-yard touchdown, the 100th of his career.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Investigators also discovered Rod had snapped pictures of Morgan's cellphone showing text messages between her and another man.Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the company has shifted its mission, adopted new policies, or its leadership style has changed in a way that feels at odds with your own principles.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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The conflict began in 2011 as an outgrowth of the regional Arab Spring movement, with protests against the Assad regime that quickly mutated into an insurgency after the regime’s brutal crackdown.Joshua Keating, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
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What is known is that the virus is moving swiftly through a variety of species around the globe — with ample opportunity to mutate and adapt.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Interest rates can vary significantly by credit card and cardholder since your credit history is a factor.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Self-publishing has no gatekeepers and quality can vary dramatically.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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