as in went (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
no need to turn to violence when we can talk things out peacefully
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An InStyle editor consulted a hairstylist and color expert to see which hair colors are worth exploring this season, ranging from buttery blondes to expensive brunettes.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 May 2026 -
Vogue consulted with masterful artists such as Tasha Reiko Brown, Amy Komorowski, Emma Day, and Aika Danica Flores to get their tricks for achieving low-key, everyday makeup looks that are undetectable to even the most trained of eyes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Turned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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