turning around

Definition of turning aroundnext
present participle of turn around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning around
Verb
  • Data shows battery, homicide, arson and auto thefts fluctuating most frequently.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Chances of rain and thunderstorms increase Tuesday night and last through Saturday, fluctuating between 20 to 60%.
    Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • One of the most important concepts in cosmology is redshift, which doesn’t just come from changing your gravitational field or the relative motion of the source and observer, but from the expanding Universe as well.
    Big Think, Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
  • That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • States have widely varying regulations regarding raw milk, with some allowing retail sales in stores and others allowing sale only at farms.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Pay also trails in other large cities in the state, to varying degrees.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.
    Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.
    Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Two batters later, Nathaniel Lowe had an RBI double to right-center, snapping the Reds’ 31-inning scoreless streak against Skenes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Videos of Hershey’s chocolate bars bending like rubber instead of snapping clean have taken over TikTok in early 2026 — and the explanation involves more than just a weird batch of candy.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In improving to 35-3, South Carolina’s 6-foot-3 All-American Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass in overwhelming TCU.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Small changes—from better moisturizing to improving your immediate workspace—can make a noticeable difference.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For locals, however, the focus has been on quickly picking up the pieces, without wavering in their welcoming spirit.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Despite some online commentators with large followings publicly disagreeing with the president's decision—and many legacy media outlets eagerly highlighting their comments to try and sow division—the MAGA base is not wavering one bit.
    Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Turning around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20around. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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