turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
Synonyms of turningnext
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

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The turning point for autonomous robots came three years ago, when the large language models that enabled ChatGPT gave rise to a new algorithm that translates visual cues into physical action, said Puneet Jindal, who co-founded the data annotation company Labellerr AI. Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 As the lead of the series, much of the contents of its first and second installment have centered around Marie’s mammoth powers of hemokinesis, which came to a new turning point at the end of season two. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026 Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 Cross-functional roles, particularly those working alongside sales, supply chain, and services leaders, became a turning point. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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