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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
After a shot clock violation by Minnesota, Hart forced a steal and was fouled, then on the other end hit a turnaround jumper to make it 61-48 with 1:53 remaining.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
The heat on Collins was so high after the 2021-22 season that then-athletic director Derrick Gragg released a statement saying the coach would get at least one more year to turn around his struggling program.
—Andrew Seligman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Previous record was from July 24-28 with a turnaround of four days, three hours, and 11 minutes.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
After a shot clock violation by Minnesota, Hart forced a steal and was fouled, then on the other end hit a turnaround jumper to make it 61-48 with 1:53 remaining.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Rick turned around and saw Chelsea shot in the chest, laying on the dock.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
The heat on Collins was so high after the 2021-22 season that then-athletic director Derrick Gragg released a statement saying the coach would get at least one more year to turn around his struggling program.
—Andrew Seligman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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The reversals of the Biden-era lawsuits mark the beginnings of a broader effort by Trump administration officials to attempt to tighten their grip on federal elections.—
Ashley Oliver,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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German diplomatic missions abroad are unable to influence the reversal of a denial of entry.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 20-course omakase will change seasonally and feature ingredients that Toshi forages locally.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wade spoke passionately about his love for Marquette and how the school had changed his life.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But fuel surcharges levied on all of these package delivery methods can fluctuate from week to week.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The lake is fed from both cold and hot underground springs, and the water fluctuates from about 73 to 77 degrees in the winter up to about 91 to 97 degrees in the summer.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Abreu rewarded Cora’s decision to keep him in the game earlier and crushed the second pitch of the at-bat 110 mph, driving it 394 feet to right field for a three-run homer, snapping the tie.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even the terrace has enough room for two people to snap pictures without ever bumping into each other.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the business world, in particular, many companies shifted operations from fully on-site work models to remote and hybrid work models.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Marriotts Ridge shifted its defense in the later stages of the second quarter to shut down Mt. Hebron's offense and rally for the win.—
Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During the fall of 2019, in a lab in Wuhan, China, a cluster of atoms weighing less than one-trillionth of a gram mutated ever so slightly, cascading into the greatest disruption to human life in over a century.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Cornell University’s Department of Public & Ecosystem Health expert Jenny Bloodgood told NBC News that she’s seen a fox, a skunk, a possum and a bobcat test positive for the virus in New York State, indicating the bug could be mutating.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Go all in on a monochrome set, or embrace playfulness (and a collectors’ eye) with varying colors—each dishwasher-safe porcelain plate is sold separately.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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Of course, many people experience hip pain without needing surgery—and many hip problems vary by age, gender and lifestyle choices.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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