turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
1
: the act or course of one that turns
2
: a place of a change in direction
3
a
: a forming by use of a lathe
broadly : turnery
b
turnings plural : waste produced in turning

Examples of turning in a Sentence

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Precision hydraulics make micro adjustments to keep the boating flying, turning and seemingly defying physics. George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024 The man and his brother, a medical doctor, then embark on drastically different missions to cure their mother, the elder relying on medical science and the younger turning to the feel-good vibes endorsed by the Sunshine Club. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 There’s no turning back—fall (and soon winter) is in full swing, and there’s no better time to transition the contents of your closet to reflect the new season than now. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 But the future could hold an even better fate for the font: public opinion turning, not toward love but toward meh. Simon Garfield, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turning 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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