as in reversals
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of turnarounds
Looking forward, upstream production is anticipated to decline slightly, while downstream will benefit from seasonal demand and fewer maintenance turnarounds.
—
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the most remarkable turnarounds in the history of college football.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The Eagles defeated Richardson 34-27 to start the season 3-0 and continue one of Texas high school football’s greatest season-to-season turnarounds.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Over the past 20 years, Broadway has seen one of the most remarkable turnarounds on the North Side.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The exits represent one of the largest pre-season cast turnarounds for the long-running NBC sketch series and raise questions about casting and creative direction ahead of the fall premiere.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
On top of that, the current macroenvironment remains a tough one for brand turnarounds in general.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The turnarounds happened quickly.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
The nightcap tethers two of the league’s best midseason turnarounds.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the most remarkable turnarounds in the history of college football.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The Eagles defeated Richardson 34-27 to start the season 3-0 and continue one of Texas high school football’s greatest season-to-season turnarounds.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Over the past 20 years, Broadway has seen one of the most remarkable turnarounds on the North Side.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The exits represent one of the largest pre-season cast turnarounds for the long-running NBC sketch series and raise questions about casting and creative direction ahead of the fall premiere.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
On top of that, the current macroenvironment remains a tough one for brand turnarounds in general.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The turnarounds happened quickly.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
The nightcap tethers two of the league’s best midseason turnarounds.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnarounds
reversals
Noun
-
Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Thus, structures like calendar call spread risk reversals can appear quite attractive, as seen in the example provided here of the Oct 24 weekly, January (regular) expiration 315/335/355.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Turnarounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnarounds. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share