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
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Both of those franchises had a lot of other factors that contributed to their immediate turnaround: Washington changed everything from ownership on down and already had some talent on its roster; Denver coach Sean Payton and a strong defense were major factors in their move.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Harris, sitting with her husband in front of the two former presidents, can be seen glancing back before turning around without commenting to either.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Monk hit a 3-pointer from the top of the arc, DeRozan buried a turnaround jumper over Dillon Brooks and Murray followed with a corner 3, fueling an 8-0 run that put Sacramento up 114-105.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Both of those franchises had a lot of other factors that contributed to their immediate turnaround: Washington changed everything from ownership on down and already had some talent on its roster; Denver coach Sean Payton and a strong defense were major factors in their move.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Known for turning around the fortunes of fledgling teams, Vermeil spent 15 seasons coaching the Chiefs, St. Louis Rams and Philadelphia Eagles.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Harris, sitting with her husband in front of the two former presidents, can be seen glancing back before turning around without commenting to either.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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For a bullish set-up, traders look for RSI to rise back above the 30 level, signaling a reversal.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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His promotion of Tiktok is a reversal from 2020, when Trump attempted to ban the platform.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Petterson told the La Jolla Light that SERP changes the conversation from how to conduct layoffs to how the district can reorganize staff, rehire and maintain a normal classroom experience.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The market landscape underwent shifts, however, and these changed the demands on Rwazi’s platform.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Edge rusher: This need will fluctuate based on what happens with Bosa and Mack.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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His successes fluctuated between 2012 to 2015, and later beat Ortiz in a 2016 rematch.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Hurricanes snapped a three-game losing streak against the Seminoles last year.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hill, who tied a career high with his 19th win of the season, snapped a personal three-game losing streak.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And then, like the snap of a finger, something shifted.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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In adolescence, those inclinations shifted toward the bohemia of the late-1960s art scene, and upon leaving home and going west, CalArts proved a sympathetic environment for his singular talents and personality.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That matters, because scientists are working on therapies targeting some of the 40-plus genes that, when mutated, cause ALS.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Researchers think this bird flu strain mutated to be milder to humans than other variants spreading in the wild.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Food and wine options are robust, varying depending on the season and specific route.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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On The Water Apart from that sense of solitude, a major part of the appeal is clearly the location: on a peninsula with one side fronting the calm, pure turquoise water of the Caicos Bank; the other side, the rolling waves of the Atlantic in varying shades of blue.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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