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turning around

NOUN

conversion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alteration changeover growth modification reconstruction reorganization switch transformation

STRONG

about-face exchange flip-flop flux innovation metamorphosis novelty passage passing permutation progress qualification reclamation reformation regeneration resolution resolving reversal transfiguration translation transmogrification transmutation turning

WEAK

change of heart metanoia metasis proselytization remodelling see the light

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stagnation

WEAK

idleness sameness

NOUN

metanoia

Synonyms

WEAK

about-face alteration change of heart changeover exchange flip-flop flux growth innovation metamorphosis metasis modification novelty passage passing permutation progress proselytization qualification rebirth reclamation reconstruction reformation regeneration remodelling reorganization resolution resolving reversal see the light switch transfiguration transformation translation transmogrification transmutation turning

NOUN

regeneration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rebirth reclamation reconstruction transformation

STRONG

about-face alteration changeover exchange flip-flop flux growth innovation metamorphosis modification novelty passage passing permutation progress qualification reformation reorganization resolution resolving reversal switch transfiguration translation transmogrification transmutation turning

WEAK

change of heart metanoia metasis proselytization remodelling see the light

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease stagnation

Example Sentences

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The “Whiplash” actor played along with the bit, turning around to face Spider-Man and waving his arms to express his displeasure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Narvekar was hired to run the Harvard Management Co., as the endowment is known, in 2016 and was charged with turning around Harvard’s endowment as its fourth CEO in a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

If software is turning around, the stock market could have a new catalyst for gains.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Youth and community groups are among those set to benefit from funding aimed at turning around deprived areas.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Then everything was turning around like the inside of a clothes dryer....

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli

turning around

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