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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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He was responsible for establishing Fortune as an independent company and is credited with turning around the media brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She has seen that some mill around when they encounter the wire, before turning around.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

Even turning around to put my back against it and push with my legs—which I thought might give me better leverage—didn’t help; it still sat there.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen

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