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 turnaround
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite this, White was able to compete and capped off a remarkable turnaround with another gold to cement his name in the history books.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Jay Blackman, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
The video, filmed by Double-Barrel Films, begins with Alex, 29, standing turned around at the altar inside Eden Barn in England on June 14, 2024.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
He was selected as a team captain and was a key piece in beginning a turnaround for the Commanders’ defense.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite this, White was able to compete and capped off a remarkable turnaround with another gold to cement his name in the history books.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
The flight had to turn around after the crew reported fumes in both the flight deck and the cabin, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
The video, filmed by Double-Barrel Films, begins with Alex, 29, standing turned around at the altar inside Eden Barn in England on June 14, 2024.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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Shares of CrowdStrike have been hit hard over the past three weeks due to the reversal in several high-flying momentum tech stocks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trump, meanwhile, will see how the market responds to his reversal once stock trading resumes on Monday morning.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yes, our entire way of life is changing and under Republican ideology, not for the better.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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And Long-Term Growth By focusing on value delivery, the competitive landscape and long-term growth, business leaders can limit the scenarios where market forecasts or economic outlook would change their approach.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Statewide, Florida's housing market has seen an increase in new listings and overall inventory, with more homeowners listing properties amid fluctuating mortgage rates.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Embrace The Variable Income Budget As a gig worker your priority is to create a budget that accounts for fluctuating income.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stain-resistant and harmless to non-stick cookware, each implement has a handle made of durable 430 stainless steel that prevents it from snapping off.—
Ho Lin,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The idea is to grab a sensor/lens combo from your carry bag, fire up the camera app and click on the new icon that appears to switch to the System optics instead of the smartphone's native camera and then snap your scene in glorious MFT detail.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The department was trying to shift those responsibilities to remaining personnel.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Five years later, the political landscape has shifted dramatically.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gradually, the music mutates into something more alien: off-key chiming of a clock, percussive piano clanking and plucking, atonal saxophone solos that sound as if an instrument is being dropped.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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If both viruses were to appear in one host, the bird flu virus could mutate into a pathogen that's more easily transmissible among humans.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The jeans widen at the hips, reaching their maximum width—varying by style—at the knee before tapering back in at the ankle.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2025
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Your trap preference will vary depending on your budget.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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