turning 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of turningnext
as in turned

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turning

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verb

present participle of turn
1
as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis turned the doorknob as quietly as possible

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2
as in swinging
to change the course or direction of (something) the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill

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3
as in deviating
to change one's course or direction we turned left at the light the storm unexpectedly turned south and missed our area

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4
as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality will turn 12 in six months

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as in revolving
to move in circles around an axis or center the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving

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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to turned the question every which way but could find no answer

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as in depending
to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) what we do next turns on your answer to the following question

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8
as in spinning
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around all the new information made his head turn

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as in persuading
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge he did his best to turn his new friends against his ex-wife

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning
  1. rotating
  2. becoming
  3. contemplating
  4. depending
  5. persuading
  6. whipping
  7. growing
  8. pondering
Verb
  • Another group did some more tests of fox skulls, adding a rotating motion to the plunge.
    Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • From her senior international debut in 2016 through her role as a rotating winger and full back on the 2019 World Cup-winning squad, most of that dialogue centered on her potential.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of rotating
Verb
  • With low-code/no-code (LC/NC) platforms, this vision is becoming a reality, unleashing creativity and redefining who holds the keys to technological innovation.
    Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Could Carson Wentz still lead them to a victory in Denver, becoming a hero for teams chasing the Broncos?
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of becoming
Verb
  • Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Hours after the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus and sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Russia, Western politicians and pundits began contemplating the possibility of a free, moderate, inclusive, and (perhaps even) democratic Syria.
    Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • Thriving in 2025 means no longer depending on just one job.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • That’s what Georgia is depending on, both in this Playoff and next year.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of depending
Verb
  • So instead of scientific breakthroughs, this campaign has relied on persuading millions of people to change basic behaviors.
    Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Baldwin staged the play in Istanbul, recruiting Cherry to compose music for it and persuading male actors to take up drag.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of persuading
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  • Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • However, this change alone may not be sufficient to address the growing disparity between CEO and worker pay, prompting calls for more comprehensive policy reforms to curb excessive executive compensation.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.
    Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of growing
Verb
  • School Board members are now pondering the idea of asking voters for another bond in the future.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
  • There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pondering
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