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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around he turned his cart uphill
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as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center
the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
would you care to take a turn around the garden?
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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
one good turn deserves another
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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
an adventurous turn of mind that led him toward more physical activities like biking and skateboarding
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as in bend
something that curves or is curved
right after this turn in the road you'll find the antiques shop on the right
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden turn of dizziness that may have been brought on by a change in her medication
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Recent Examples of turn
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
An elegant ode to functionality, the studio installed a curtain rail around a daybed, allowing the space to be turned into an impromptu extra guest room.
—María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
But beyond simply clinching a spot in the playoff, this final stretch of the regular season will determine how the seeding in the Atlantic Division shakes out, which will in turn determine first-round matchups in the playoffs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
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The pair was involved in a heated altercation that reportedly turned physical before paramedics arrived on the scene, according to TMZ.
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In turn, Mirren explained why there should not be a female Bond amid the franchise shake-up at Amazon MGM after longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson ceded creative control in a billion-dollar deal with the studio.
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
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Powered by the automatic Rolex cal. 3175, its GMT hand was still slaved to the local hour hand, meaning that a second time zone could only be tracked using the rotating bezel.—
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With Orlando trailing by 2 points less than a minute into the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center following a disastrous third, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball looked to swing the ball to Nick Smith Jr. waiting in the corner.—
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Still no timetable on anything, but he’s been able to swing the bat and feel like there’s been some steady improvement day after day.—
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The Justice Department also said that DOGE access doesn't deviate significantly from normal practices inside the agency, where employees are routinely allowed to search its databases.—
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Their decisions often deviated from strict legal precedent when faced with sympathetic defendants.—
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During the Soweto Uprising, one photo became symbolic of resistance against apartheid.—
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It was designed by HOK Sports, which became Populous after a buyout.—
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Theories about this phenomenon revolve largely around the way that a pitcher trains during the off-season, though experts have yet to come to a consensus.—
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Jennifer Lopez, for one, revolved her put-together look around a pair of white wide-leg trousers.—
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Fans took to the comments to both praise and ponder Trainor's new look.—
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For the six years between the two boys’ deaths, James, too, was pondering suicide—Vincent’s, and then, at some point, his own.—
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Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.—
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The nutrition facts of your wheatgrass shot depend on the ingredients used.—
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Much like George repeating his intern year, this season was kind of spinning its wheels.—
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With Atletico midfielder Koke attempting to cover the distance, Cardoso spins his marker and pushes the ball forward, creating separation on the halfway line.—
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“Turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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