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
Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
Adding to the intrigue is that the connections of Sovereignty, winner of the Derby, elected to not run in the Preakness because of the short turnaround of two weeks.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Ivan’s attendance record turned around after he was offered a place in Evans’ noon-to-5.p.m.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Despite this series of ugly headlines, Spencer believes downtown St. Paul is already in the midst of a turnaround, pointing to rising foot traffic in Lowertown and the area around Rice Park.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
Adding to the intrigue is that the connections of Sovereignty, winner of the Derby, elected to not run in the Preakness because of the short turnaround of two weeks.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Verb
The Orioles will almost certainly be looking at what Mullins can get them if their season does not turn around, and the Mets should be waiting on the other end of the line when the phones start to ring.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Ivan’s attendance record turned around after he was offered a place in Evans’ noon-to-5.p.m.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
Noun
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Later in the month, however, some were restored after a court order led to a reversal of the termination.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2025
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President Trump had promised a sweeping crackdown on undocumented immigrants and a reversal of many Biden-era protections, including the extension of T.P.S., which Republicans had opposed.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The real question is whether their presence changes the fundamental nature of what these events represent.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear was a pioneer in changing the business model for luxury groups in the eyewear category, straying from the well-trodden licensing business model.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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How To Use Stan As A Freelancer Freelancers typically manage a fluctuating number of clients and revenue and operate as one-person businesses, so diversifying into different revenue streams is essential.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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For many items, though, prices fluctuate throughout the year, and some products are discounted quite often.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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Trying not to snap. Imagine a leadership meeting around a new AI rollout.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The White Sox snapped their KC losing streak Friday and followed with a convincing 4-1 win on Saturday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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If the city eliminates a pilot program to shift the city’s fleet of trash trucks to electric vehicles, full-service customers could pay $42.76 instead of $43.60 during the first year — with similar discounts in future years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Now, markets shift and shrink far too rapidly to rely on the old approach.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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But in real life—especially in business—the players change, the rules mutate, and the payoffs are subjective.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the virus still poses a low risk to the general public, an infectious disease expert noted that every new infection increases the odds that bird flu could mutate and lead to more severe disease.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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Zoo Miami What To Know Goliath, who hatched on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos sometime between 1885 and 1890 according to varying official records, has resided in the U.S. since 1929 and at Zoo Miami since 1981.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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While keyboard quality is fairly consistent across laptops, trackpads can vary wildly.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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