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 turn around
Jay Woods, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Will this be the time for Miami to turn around their season with a major upset, or could this be the final game of the McDaniel era?
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Citigroup has emerged as one of the more compelling turnaround stories in the banking sector.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Shares had fallen as much as 47% from their September 2024 peak, but are starting to see their fortunes turn around.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Will this be the time for Miami to turn around their season with a major upset, or could this be the final game of the McDaniel era?
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
And in the midst of that surprising turnaround, president of baseball operations David Stearns reflected on some regrets from a trade deadline that did not do enough to reinforce the roster.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Citigroup has emerged as one of the more compelling turnaround stories in the banking sector.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn around
Noun
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This swift reversal highlights how rapidly speculative investments can dissipate in a market driven more by hype than by underlying fundamentals.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The same day, the company announced a stunning reversal, shutting down the rebrand and retaining its original branding.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Amazon has received about 1,500 emails in the past year, and the company has changed about 455 processes based on that feedback, Jassy said.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Humans can also read between the lines, understand nuance, adapt to change and lend a listening ear in ways machines can’t.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All share the same problem of fluctuating demand and expensive capacity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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In all these scenarios, there’s a risk of financial loss due to fluctuating currency exchange rates.—
Tom Zachystal,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After introducing himself, Beesley snapped a selfie with Kirk.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The tradition continued in summer 2025 as the entire family — now including Magic and Cookie's two grandkids, Gigi and Avery — snapped this pic while on vacation.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China's export mix is shifting.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Viruses can mutate to escape from antibodies, but the mRNA vaccines are not causing the emergence of more virulent strains, likely for at least two reasons.—
Deborah Fuller,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Viruses can mutate to escape from antibodies, but the mRNA vaccines are not causing the emergence of more virulent strains, likely for at least two reasons.—
Deborah Fuller,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Note that these settings can vary depending on device, operating system and app version, and can change.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a nod to a city skyline, the bracelets and multifunctional brooch use cubes of varying height.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Turn around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20around. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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