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noun

ˈtərn-ə-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce turnaround (audio)
Definition of turnaroundnext
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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verb

as in to change

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Recent Examples of turnaround
Noun
While the Nike Running playbook has led the way in its turnaround efforts, Hill also spoke about efforts to sharpen its focus with consumers. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 The win marked Chicago's first postseason victory since 2021, and cemented the organization's remarkable turnaround from their record-setting 41-121 season in 2024. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
Merz, 70, became Germany's leader 16 months ago with promises to turn around an economy that has barely grown in years. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026 For those seeking income, the stocks below have a solid dividend, which can pay investors to wait for a struggling stock to turn around. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turnaround
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnaround
  1. reversal
  2. change
  3. fluctuate
  4. snap
  5. shift
  6. mutate
  7. vary
Noun
  • The reversal of fortune prompted network executives to grouse that the Emmys had become a three-hour commercial for streaming services.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The decision marks a dramatic reversal, after Ethiopian and Eritrean forces united in fighting the TPLF during the previous conflict.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of reversal
Verb
  • Menus change daily and meals are served in the Cookhouse, which will be renovated for the 2023 season.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The experience has changed dramatically since 1869, and not all for the better.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • And the park-hopper add-on for single-day tickets, which can also fluctuate, increased $5-$10, depending on the day.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction markets experts have warned prices in low-volume markets can fluctuate widely, while spreads between buying and selling can stretch.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of fluctuate
Verb
  • This image, snapped by the European Space Agency's IRIDE satellite fleet back in May of this year, shows the Venetian Lagoon, a bay of the Adriatic Sea that encompasses the city of Venice.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Russell 2000 is down more than 6% this quarter, putting it on pace to snap a winning streak of five consecutive quarters.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of snap
Verb
  • Later, Mars trines Neptune in your partnership house, shifting attention toward the people who genuinely inspire you.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, consumer priorities have shifted.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
Verb
  • Nowadays, the concept has mutated into something more like a full RV kitchen without the RV (or outside the RV), sometimes packed into a box burly enough to survive an active war zone.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But sometimes, a single one of these letters will mutate, swapping an A for a G, for instance.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of mutate
Verb
  • Risks vary with gestational age, a patient's medical history, the procedure performed and the circumstances of the pregnancy.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Murals of a variety of styles continue to adorn buildings, walls and parks in the Sacramento region, with varying degrees of issues and controversy and connections to art, history and community.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of vary

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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnaround. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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