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
David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 May 2025
And this is one of the important bits: Being able to charge while in flight means quick turnarounds.
—Joe Salas
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 27 May 2025
Iorga also tracks the reviews that have been turned around and shares the data with new employees during training to enable them to understand that following up after a job is equally important as lifting boxes.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Noun
The Chargers capped a sensational turnaround Saturday with a victory over Quartz Hill in four sets, 17-25, 28-26, 25-21, 25-19, in the Division 6 final at Cerritos College.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 May 2025
And this is one of the important bits: Being able to charge while in flight means quick turnarounds.
—Joe Salas
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
Verb
The bag policy is one of several the beleaguered airline is implementing to try to turn around sliding profits.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 27 May 2025
Iorga also tracks the reviews that have been turned around and shares the data with new employees during training to enable them to understand that following up after a job is equally important as lifting boxes.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
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The new leadership brought about a radical shift in foreign policy towards a more pro-Islamic, anti-Western approach—and a reversal of its stance towards Israel.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The speed of that reversal underscores just how fast attitudes are changing.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Even after taking over as captain ahead of the 2018-19 season, Barkov didn’t change his approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Even as political power shifted, the climate fluctuated and the wall went up, the apocalypse still hadn’t quite arrived.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The goal snapped a lengthy cold streak for one of the top goal scorers in the regular season — only Hilary Knight and Marie-Philip Poulin had more goals than Vanišová — at a massive moment in the game, with just 10 minutes left in regulation.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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One of the others mimed palming the girl’s rear while the third snapped a photo.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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That leadership change followed GOP gains through 2024’s Senate Bill 382, which shifted appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2025
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At Desa Potato Head, included breakfast buffets shifted to à la carte menus.—
Jen Rose Smith,
AFAR Media,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Public-health experts have warned for months that the COVID-19 virus isn’t gone—and, far from waning, SARS-CoV-2 has mutated yet again into a new variant.—
Alice Park,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Many humans mutated into forms similar to beings of legend like dwarves and trolls.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Prices for one-day admission to Epic for the rest of the year vary daily and range from $139 (for four days in September) to $199 (from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve).—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Additional support options vary based on your account level and type.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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