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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
Honda’s profit for the fiscal first quarter more than doubled from a year ago, as the Japanese automaker continues to tackle a turnaround from the first full year loss in its history. — Yuri Kageyama, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Their trainers cited the short turnaround between the two events; very few horses these days compete in races two weeks apart. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
The hire of Kubiak, the selection of Fernando Mendoza and a lucrative free-agent haul have created a sense that things will turn around soon. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Before getting down on one knee, Salem gives Odevilas a hug and asks her to turn around. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 July 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
  • Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images South Korea's Kospi has staged a reversal from its latest rout, returning to bull-market territory as investors pile back into the country's semiconductor giants that dominate the index.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Since CoreWeave stock fell after each of its previous five earnings reports, the reversal was significant.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of reversal
Verb
  • These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the death of his biggest star and his own close call, Knight appeared to believe nothing would change in the business after Tupac’s murder.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • Tensions have fluctuated, but have been high since independence-leaning Tsai Ing-wen was elected Taiwan's president in 2016, and China cut off official contact.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Mars enters Cancer today, causing your energy levels to fluctuate.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of fluctuate
Verb
  • Jeff McNeil was 4 for 5 with three RBIs including the go-ahead home run as the Athletics snapped a three-game slide with an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Graham knew that saying forever didn’t necessarily mean forever, and that the result of that promise snapping could break a family irreparably.
    — Asha Iyer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of snap
Verb
  • Monogram Dune was inspired by the shifting beauty of a desert landscape, where light continuously transforms color and depth.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The company is also profitable, a financial positioning that gives the founder the freedom to invest in higher quality materials, moving Sézane slightly upmarket, while shifting the editorial styling to feel more sophisticated.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of shift
Verb
  • Of these, 16 of them proved to be viable and able to kill certain strains of Escherichia coli—including strains of the bacterium that had mutated to be resistant to the original reference genome of ΦX174.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The causes of superhero fatigue — which have recently arguably mutated into full-on franchise fatigue for many properties — have been endlessly discussed.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutate
Verb
  • On Monday, in the early morning, cheerleaders flanked the entrance to the courtyard, cheering and shaking their pom-poms as their classmates filed in, showing varying degrees of enthusiasm.
    — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Others can be seen still standing but with varying levels of damage.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of vary

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