Synonyms of turnaround

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noun

ˈtərn-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversal
• change of heart
• turnabout
• volte-face
• about-face
• U-turn
• about-turn
• flip-flop
• denial
• retraction
• reconsideration
• disavowal
• switcheroo
• recantation
• renunciation
• hesitation
• bait and switch
• second thought
• disaffirmance
• repudiation
• retreat
• indecision
• disownment
• vacillation
• wobbling
• wavering
• irresolution
• shilly-shallying

turn around

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verb

as in to change

Related Words

• change
• fluctuate
• snap
• shift
• mutate
• vary
• waver
• improve
• vacillate
• transmute
• metamorphose
• morph
• better
• worsen
• seesaw
• deteriorate
• teeter

Dissimilar Words

• stabilize
• plateau

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turnaround

Noun

Venable became Chicago’s manager in October 2024 and has become a key part of the franchise’s turnaround. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Even during the pandemic, the hotel offered twice daily housekeeping service with unique nightly turnaround amenities distinct to New Mexico and Santa Fe, like spiritual healing stones from the Stream Dance Spa and homemade cookies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

Mora kept him on staff after he was brought on board from UConn to turn around the Rams. — Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Former Long Beach Police chief Robert Luna came out of retirement to run for sheriff in 2022, promising to turn around a department that had veered off course. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026