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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill
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as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center
the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
would you care to take a turn around the garden?
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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
one good turn deserves another
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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
an adventurous turn of mind that led him toward more physical activities like biking and skateboarding
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as in bend
something that curves or is curved
right after this turn in the road you'll find the antiques shop on the right
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden turn of dizziness that may have been brought on by a change in her medication
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Recent Examples of turn
Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
Brock just turned 7 and was going for his first camp experience.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 15 July 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Poor gut health can, in turn, exacerbate feelings of stress and anxiety.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
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Verb
As of June 26, though, those core features require a 1,188 NOK (about $116.56) annual subscription fee, turning the smart home devices into dumb ones if users don't pay up.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
Brock just turned 7 and was going for his first camp experience.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Ranchers also may choose to contribute resources, such as labor or equipment, which in turn adjusts their share of the eventual carbon credit proceeds.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Poor gut health can, in turn, exacerbate feelings of stress and anxiety.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn
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There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Since its debut on Sept. 1, 1991, E! News has featured a rotating lineup of hosts, delivering pop culture updates to audiences around the world.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Never did Nick Kurtz consider this, not as a young boy learning to swing left-handed in Lancaster, Pa., or during the charmed collegiate career that catapulted him into baseball’s consciousness.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Houston Astros could swing a blockbuster trade deadline deal for Miami Marlins hurler Edward Cabrera in the coming days.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The ability to quickly analyze and process weather data is especially crucial for natural disaster response scenarios, because on-the-ground conditions are constantly changing and can deviate unexpectedly from prediction models.—
Don Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 July 2025
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What Senate Bill 2 would do Since Medicaid is a state and federal partnership, the state has to follow federal requirements on eligibility and would need a waiver to deviate from those requirements.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Soon after, Vernor opened his own pharmacy on Woodward Avenue, and its soda fountain became the first place in the world to buy Vernors ginger ale in 1866.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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In 2004, the nickname became a registered trademark of the university.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Jim Walter knows more than a thing or two about the revolving trend and tactics employed by cybercriminals.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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As a travel writer who plans trips that revolve entirely around restaurants, I’m often asked the best places to try in Paris and when to book.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The Rafael Devers blockbuster is probably the biggest deal that will go down, but the temptation is there to ponder other earthshaking possibilities, no matter how remote.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Viewing the team’s three-year stint here as an audition of sorts, officials have pondered if the local enthusiasm for baseball could help prove the Sacramento region as a welcome home for MLB.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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But there is a drastic difference in the dollar amount of payments beneficiaries may receive depending on their start date.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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What to look for in a quality cappuccino machine Adjustable water temperature The quality of your espresso absolutely depends on the temperature of the water.—
PubSubHub User,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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When a ball spins quickly through the air, the placement of its rough elements matters less; the ball moves as if these features are evenly distributed.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025
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Then in November, Boucek spotted the first spinning fish.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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“Turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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