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
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
At the forefront of the defensive turnaround has been the Nets’ play on the back line.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Davis is the right kind of defender that could help the team turn around quickly.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This strategic leadership shift comes at a time where the business is in the midst of a turnaround.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
At the forefront of the defensive turnaround has been the Nets’ play on the back line.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Invest wisely: Best online brokers However, sentiment turned around and stocks erased much of their losses by the close after Mexico agreed to provide more border support to delay the tariffs for a month to buy time for more negotiations.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Davis is the right kind of defender that could help the team turn around quickly.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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Soter said companies that had been preparing to meet the rule's requirements could see the writing on the wall, with Donald Trump's election victory marking a reversal from the climate action under President Joe Biden.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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This stark reversal of values is a signature of the Trump restoration.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The name of the military installation was changed in 2023 as part of a broad Department of Defense initiative, motivated by the 2020 George Floyd protests, to rename military installations bearing the name of Confederate soldiers.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Also, their attitude has changed on whether to have children or even get married.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His strikeout rate has fluctuated over the years, and 2024 marked a significant improvement in his walk rate.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The details on that project are fluctuating, not surprising given the state of the office real estate market.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tomasino’s goal snapped a five-game drought on the power play for the Penguins, who were sixth in the NHL with a 25 percent efficiency before games Friday.—
Rob Rossi,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the intersection of Scott County roads 42 and 21 near Prior Lake, two poles snapped off due to the cold.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Upon Norma’s death in 2023, Chiefs’ ownership shifted to 25% of each sibling.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Since the launch of the ID product family in 2019, VW has shifted more than 1.35 million ID EVs worldwide, many with the woeful haptic buttons customers have loathed, but which mercifully have now been binned.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The latest strain isn’t a surprise, say public-health experts, since influenza takes different forms in different species and is constantly mutating.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: The microbes inevitably mutate as production ramps up, eventually reducing yields and hampering profitability.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The practice of tipping is deeply ingrained in American dining culture, but its application varies significantly from other parts of the world, where service charges often replace tips entirely.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Her trip bookings vary from $1,000 Vegas getaways to $21,000 weekend cruise packages.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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