1
as in to roll out
to leave one's bed
we turn out early on workdays
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2
as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
it's our practice to turn out the room after guests stay over
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3
as in to out
to drive or force out
angrily turned their adult son out of their home for using drugs
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as in gig
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Recent Examples of turn out
Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
The soon to be mom would like a courthouse wedding versus a big bash as the planning element is turning out to be stressful.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Gavin Off and, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Holding municipal elections in March, under new vote-by-mail laws requiring annual re-registration, absolutely risks low voter turnout.
—Avril K. Cherasard, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The show can invent characters at its convenience, like a stadium concessions worker (Fabrizio Guido) who turns out to be the Gordon kids’ surprise half-brother, and avoid the burden of doing justice to legends like Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
The soon to be mom would like a courthouse wedding versus a big bash as the planning element is turning out to be stressful.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Mecklenburg County Democratic Party staffed up and brought in record-setting fundraising in the hopes of boosting turnout to give Harris an edge.
—Gavin Off and, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
Holding municipal elections in March, under new vote-by-mail laws requiring annual re-registration, absolutely risks low voter turnout.
—Avril K. Cherasard, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn out
Verb
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States like Colorado and Oregon are rolling out programs that reward energy-efficient and eco-conscious practices with tax breaks and grants.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The measures, which the bloc said would be rolled out over the next two years, would bolster security and threat-detection in the region, and prioritize funding for new cables.—
Johanna Lemola,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But the wisdom of a broad perspective isn’t confined to the cleaning aisle or personal care.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite her bravery, Thompson was later forcibly outed as a transgender woman – and her life would ultimately end in tragedy.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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After Ciara outed herself as a Faithful, Gabby and Britney’s jaws dropped.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The success of The Onion Field proved to be a turning point for Wambaugh.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite its name, the Hard Rock Rivera Maya proved to be all about relaxation.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole has landed a major gig with Rihanna's beauty company, Fenty.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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After playing dozens of cities, they're scheduled to take a break of about two-and-a-half months before performing 16 gigs in Europe.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Neither woke progressivism nor MAGA populism are terms that would be familiar to Hamilton, Jefferson, Partridge, Thayer, or Jackson.—
Ryan Shaw / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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This woke bill is just one more example of the moral decay that emanates from Democrats who turn away from Christianity.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The rear passenger, an 18-year-old man from Windermere, was ejected from the vehicle.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Self was ejected and sent to the locker room after picking up two technical fouls with six minutes left in Lubbock.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Video surveillance appeared to show the other vehicle passing the minivan, before both vehicles coming to a stop, the side minivan door opening, then Martin falling out.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lieberman had a falling out with Gimbel (who died in 2018) and Fox (who is still living at 84).—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Turn out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20out. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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