as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning
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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move
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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot
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as in to trigger
to cause to function
would you turn on the TV?
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn (on)
Noun
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Yet famous faces aside, Aspen’s lure lies way beyond its glitz and glamor.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025 -
But the lure of working with Martin was too good to resist.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Caesarism is a great temptation, for both Left and Right.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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Much of the credit for that unexpected metamorphosis goes to Gersten, who muscled her way into a subgenre — the topless temptation — once dominated by men.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The draft will be available daily at Waterway Grill Patio, located beyond the Infinity Falls attraction, from 11 a.m. until one hour before park close.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2025
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Running from January 21 through February 9 on select days, over 60 participating attractions across the five boroughs are offering two-for-one tickets, including some of the best museums and art galleries in the city.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Wolverines were so invested in talent retention that a One More Year Fund was launched to, as the name suggests, provide financial incentives for stars like Blake Corum to stay for one more year instead of turning pro.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Once a steadfast critic of Trump’s policies, Snoop’s presence on this stage left fans questioning whether financial incentives or a strategic rebranding motivated his change of heart.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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That come-on, ostensibly from a bank, had an attachment laced with a Trojan.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Mar. 2013
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Not long after, Holt turned down a come-on from the producer Howard Hughes.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
19 Nov. 2024
Noun
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This storytelling reveals the leader’s motivations and principles, helping team members feel more connected to their vision and approach.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Police say Clarke has refused to speak or provide any motivation.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Turn (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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