turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
1
: the act or course of one that turns
2
: a place of a change in direction
3
a
: a forming by use of a lathe
broadly : turnery
b
turnings plural : waste produced in turning

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The wind turbine in the video relates to time and endless turning. Vogue, 22 May 2025 Some are mayo-based, with thick, creamy dressings, while others use a lighter touch turning to a vinaigrette like a leafy salad to coat the noodles. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025 And of course, there’s no turning back — the genie is very much out of the bottle. Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025 According to the Largo Police Department, 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria were killed when a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul turning left at an intersection at 1:45 p.m. Saturday. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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