turning out

present participle of turn out
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of turning out Alignment, in other words, is turning out to be not a problem but a set of problems. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 After several decades of turning out the Bunker camp, Republicans have struggled to retain their support. Alex Rosado, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 The sunny season is really just heating up, but Palmer has been turning out look after look in anticipation of summer, this perky ponytail included. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 June 2026 Expecting an airborne revolution, the company is building a production facility in Florida capable of turning out hundreds of examples per year. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 And each served as a reminder that even in times of despair, our nation is still turning out good people, humble people, talented people, people determined to move the world forward through hard work, compassion and teamwork. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 By 1922, the company was turning out 147,000 miles of motion picture film a year. Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 At the beachfront restaurant, dinners were a multicourse affair, with the team turning out a tender roast sea bass, crayfish risotto, and yes, a simple burger and fries with care. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Elissa Federoff, head of distribution at Neon, notes Gen Zers are turning out to watch their Oscar nominees. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning out
Verb
  • The sixth-generation minivan rolling out in Denver was built with snowy weather in mind, Bonelli said.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But for those who want a more traditional path, Arizona State is rolling out a new degree, a Bachelor of Arts in content creation.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Other ways to prevent cockroaches with baking soda are to utilize it as a cleaning agent.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The only thing better than a cozy fireplace is one that doesn’t need, soot, wood, or chimney cleaning.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the filing, the Justice Department urged the appeals court to reverse the Tennessee federal judge’s ruling dismissing criminal charges against Abrego Garcia.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The book resuscitates the childhood feeling that most of us spend our lives tamping down and dismissing, if not completely extinguishing.
    Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But on May 1, 1960, just four years after the U-2’s debut, the Soviet miliary shot down one of the planes, flown by Francis Gary Powers, proving that the US underestimated Soviet capabilities.
    Emma Balleste, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • McHale found that Washington is likely to succeed in proving its claims that Kalshi violated state laws on gambling and consumer protection.
    Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cunningham was livid, getting up from the hardwood and confronting Carrington face-to-face.
    Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Since the disruption did not impact all customers, the carrier has not distributed credits to everyone, but some people have reported getting up to $80.
    Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In 2023, a Marine Corps pilot died after ejecting from his jet near the base.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Based on witness statements, a jet ski allegedly struck a wake, ejecting the operator into the water, according to DEEP officials.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Tottenham came perilously close to falling out of the Premier League last season, a fate that would have dramatically altered their valuation.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • However, her recent falling out with Lively has left that title feeling very flimsy.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But when their boat breaks down, the trip devolves into a waking nightmare.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research The Route Before You Cruise The challenge is knowing which arrivals are worth waking for.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Turning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20out. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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