as in reversal
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
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Recent Examples of turnaround
Jenn Brice, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
So far, the company’s turnaround efforts seem to have worked.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 Dec. 2024
Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The city has turned around significantly during his tenure.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
While Intel and Gelsinger described his move as a retirement, Bloomberg reported that the 63-year-old CEO had effectively been forced out by the board, which was growing impatient with the turnaround.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
So far, the company’s turnaround efforts seem to have worked.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
The big picture: Sycamore has a history of turning around struggling retailers, among them Staples, Jones Group and Chico's.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The city has turned around significantly during his tenure.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
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Filip realized an inevitable role reversal had occurred.Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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After a couple rounds of appeals and reversals, the man left the nursing home and died four days later.Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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The bill would include a cost-of-living adjustment for members of Congress, which is not an entirely unwarranted provision given their pay has not changed since 2009, but sneaking it into a lame-duck bill was not necessary.The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then, a threatening foe tests their bonds and forces them to embark on an adventure that will change their destinies and friendship.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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Here, tech must withstand ever-changing conditions, from fluctuating temperatures to rain and snowfall, and even curious creatures, such as mice.Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin’s value has fluctuated wildly over the past few years.Cheyenne DeVon, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers snapped the ball and immediately threw it up for Adams, perfectly placed for the receiver to haul it in and drag his feet for a 1-yard touchdown, the 100th of his career.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Investigators also discovered Rod had snapped pictures of Morgan's cellphone showing text messages between her and another man.Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Over the decades, tote bags have evolved from practical workhorses into cultural currency, adapting to reflect the shifting identities of their carriers.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the company has shifted its mission, adopted new policies, or its leadership style has changed in a way that feels at odds with your own principles.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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What is known is that the virus is moving swiftly through a variety of species around the globe — with ample opportunity to mutate and adapt.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The conflict began in 2011 as an outgrowth of the regional Arab Spring movement, with protests against the Assad regime that quickly mutated into an insurgency after the regime’s brutal crackdown.Joshua Keating, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
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Technology has connected people of varying cultures and backgrounds, often from opposite ends of the globe.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, performance varied across its brands: Macy's stores reported a 2.2 percent decline, while Bloomingdale's saw a 2 percent increase, and Bluemercury achieved a 3.3 percent rise.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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