as in gymnast
one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus
in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
As the godson of the legendary Tina turner, Gary also enjoys singing and dancing.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
As the godson of the legendary Tina turner, Gary also enjoys singing and dancing.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turner. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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