turning around

verb

Definition of turning aroundnext
present participle of turn around
as in fluctuating

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  1. fluctuating
  2. changing
  3. varying
  4. shifting
  5. improving
Verb
  • Other Magic formats, especially tournament play, are governed by a fluctuating metagame determined by the most powerful eligible cards.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Ongoing conflicts in regions including Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions, are all creating challenges for businesses.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of fluctuating
Verb
  • Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The district’s evolving politics have been driven in part by its rapidly changing racial makeup.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of changing
Verb
  • This Allure Best of Beauty Award winner is available in six different formulations, each varying in scent and skin-care benefits, but their common denominator is shea butter, which leaves skin feeling velvety smooth.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rubin emphasizes the importance of separating the FDA’s guidance between systemic and local estrogen treatments, citing the varying levels of risk associated with different forms of hormone use.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of varying
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  • Ronan is the first to admit that an introspective drama about overcoming addiction isn’t the most commercial prospect in an ever-shifting film landscape.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The tempo-shifting track, awash in vocalizations, includes dialogue from Maya Angelou about being a rainbow in someone’s cloud and suddenly, this notable musical excursion makes sense.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • Speaking at the 12th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit, Johnson said that Lumen, a global telecommunications provider, is building out networks and improving fiber quality so enterprises can fully realize AI’s potential.
    Forbes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Business development leaders must focus on how their products or services help customers meet their environmental goals, whether that means reducing emissions, improving efficiency or complying with new regulations.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improving
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turning

turning around

turning away

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