as in gymnast
one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus
in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities
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The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
This nonstick pan set comes with two frying pans, a saucepan with lid and steamer, casserole pot with lid, sauté pan with lid, and a white silicone turner.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Co-host and letter turner Vanna White remains on the program.
—Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
This nonstick pan set comes with two frying pans, a saucepan with lid and steamer, casserole pot with lid, sauté pan with lid, and a white silicone turner.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Co-host and letter turner Vanna White remains on the program.
—Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turner. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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