as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds
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Recent Examples of U-turn
The trooper then got behind the Acura, which prompted the driver to make an abrupt U-turn and start heading north, state police said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2025
The victim followed Perry and reported his license plate number to authorities before Perry made a U-turn and fired six shots, hitting the victim in the face and the arm.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Per footage shared by the BBC, Budge was filmed on Apr. 14, 2024 hitting his 63-year-old estranged wife Sandra Budge with his vehicle before making a U-turn and driving over her a second time.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
When Roybal stopped at the intersection of Sheridan and Wyoming for a red light, police said Gonzalez pulled a U-turn and drove back up Sheridan to Roybal’s car.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2025
The victim followed Perry and reported his license plate number to authorities before Perry made a U-turn and fired six shots, hitting the victim in the face and the arm.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Per footage shared by the BBC, Budge was filmed on Apr. 14, 2024 hitting his 63-year-old estranged wife Sandra Budge with his vehicle before making a U-turn and driving over her a second time.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
When Roybal stopped at the intersection of Sheridan and Wyoming for a red light, police said Gonzalez pulled a U-turn and drove back up Sheridan to Roybal’s car.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
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“U-turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/U-turn. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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