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

Examples of turning in a Sentence

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Unsurprisingly, this is a major turning point for one of the most important characters and franchises in the business. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 And while tossing and turning is common, some disturbances are more unsettling. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 May 2026 Restaurants build menus around the turning of the seasons; online influencers preach the value of foraging and eating locally. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 17 May 2026 That was the year a routine medical exam would become a turning point for him and his doctor, Kim Lark. Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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