1
as in relinquishes
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak
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2
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
turned the evidence over to the police
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as in turns turtle
to turn on one's side or upside down
don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself
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as in flips
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing
would you mind turning the picture over so I can see if the backing needs to be replaced
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Recent Examples of turns over
Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.
—Wilson Chapman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Your creativity turns over a new leaf today!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.
—Wilson Chapman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Your creativity turns over a new leaf today!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns over
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Modern systems, including those from ADT, offer smart features that detect when your mobile device leaves a preset boundary (geofence) around your home.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Monster trucks do it all — from high‑speed sprint races to the crowd‑favorite freestyle finale, where drivers push the limits with wheelies, flips and massive jumps.—
Travis LaCoss,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … DEJA VU – Social media flips script on Schumer's voter ID claim using his own words against him.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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When cooked from frozen, the fat renders gradually for even browning.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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The directive, contained in a memo obtained by the New York Times, reverses long-standing ICE policy and effectively renders the warrant requirement itself empty.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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The artist then walks over and hands Lincoln what appears to be a Grammy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Linden grabs a bottle of water from our minifridge and hands it to me.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Wednesday ruling overturns much of that opinion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, the video Som da Maloka, 2024, by Raphael Escobar overturns negative stereotypes about the shelterless men of color living in Cracolândia, a highly impoverished and heavily policed area of downtown São Paulo ravaged by crack cocaine and other drugs.—
Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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When the sport’s governing body standardized its current judging system at the Olympics 20 years ago, a quadruple jump — that’s four full turns in the air before landing — was barely a customary skill for male skaters.—
Robert Samuels,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Turns over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20over. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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