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 turn around
arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
The Biden administration deported nearly 700,000 people in fiscal year 2024, Bush-Joseph said, but the majority were those turned around upon arrival at the southern border.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Time will tell if Noble’s turnaround efforts will be met with success.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
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Noun
In his first season at Appling County after transferring from Wayne County High School, Wallace’s team was off to a rocky start before its season turned around.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
The Biden administration deported nearly 700,000 people in fiscal year 2024, Bush-Joseph said, but the majority were those turned around upon arrival at the southern border.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Verb
Parents question quick turnaround and raise other concerns Along with questioning the district's data, Bethesda Elementary School parents have other concerns about the district's process.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Time will tell if Noble’s turnaround efforts will be met with success.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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Under this thinking, the U.S. has gotten used to outperforming global markets for years, so a months-long reversal is not necessarily catastrophic.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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The reversal comes after a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding transgender issues, prompting the appeals court to request new briefs from both sides.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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But the track quickly resonated with fans, becoming his first entry on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Billboard Hot 100 — and soon, the 23-year-old’s perspective changed.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Nothing that happened in the meeting between Jaishankar and Wang Yi changes this larger reality.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Recently, the price has fluctuated more between $65 and $95, which makes this Prime Day star projector deal worth getting.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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The numbers will almost certainly fluctuate by state.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The following day, Trump snapped at a reporter who asked him and Attorney General Pam Bondi for more information on the report.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Prince mingled with Lee Iacocca and James Carville as Annie Leibovitz snapped photos.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Verb
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Here’s what’s shifted for workers over the past two decades of rapid growth, and what city leaders make of the changes — and anticipate next.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Now the conspiracy is mutating again to fit the administration’s reversal.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Since viruses and bacteria are always mutating, an immune system that can quickly adapt is more resilient.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The fatty profiles of pecans can vary from year to year, which can affect their flavor.11 Walnuts are a bit tougher and have a sharper flavor from their papery skins.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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Dosing will vary depending on your medical history, health goals, and tolerance level.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
9 July 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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