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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
turned the doorknob as quietly as possible
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as in swinging
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 deviating
to change one's course or direction
we turned left at the light the storm unexpectedly turned south and missed our area
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as in becoming
to eventually have as a state or quality
will turn 12 in six months
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as in revolving
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 contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in persuading
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
he did his best to turn his new friends against his ex-wife
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Recent Examples of turning
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Opponents have scored just 10 points off Miami’s 14 turnovers — SMU turning a short field on a Carson Beck second-quarter interception into a touchdown and Ole Miss turning a Beck interception into a field goal.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Season-defining results turning not on the ever-growing bona fide quality of the players and the performances but on farcical decision-making.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Her first wedding dress was borrowed Monroe tied the knot with Dougherty, who lived next door to her, on June 19, 1942, just 18 days after turning 16, per the Los Angeles Times.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
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Someone turning 65 today can expect to live nearly two more decades, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Live music adds to the evening energy, particularly on weekends, with rotating performers across Paralía, Luma, the lobby, and the Rum Bar.—
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Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.—
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And while that's true, the show is also its own beast, deviating greatly from King's story by weaving in military intrigue, spycraft, and Native American mythology.—
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Reagan championed free trade while selectively deviating from it, according to the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank.—
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
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Herro proved to be a quality bench player earlier in his career, becoming the first and only Heat player to ever win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award during the 2021-22 season.—
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Shinjuku Station revolving sushi bar will set up shop in the Grande Promenade shopping center in University City, per the restaurant’s website, though an official opening date wasn’t announced.—
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Meanwhile, the Buffs’ door keeps revolving.—
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Still, at least some are already contemplating a return to their homeland.—
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After months of rumors about the downtown location, in January the company confirmed plans to shut down its stores in DOCO and the Sunrise Mall — the struggling retail center in Citrus Heights where city officials are contemplating eminent domain.—
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Friday starts out warm and dry, possibly some early sunshine, and a chance to hit 60, depending on when showers arrive.—
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Who else can pull off sequins and spandex or a Dodgers jersey with a bandana, depending on the day?—
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The next morning, Helen sits at the kitchen table, pinching one of the seed pods that Thiago gave her between her thumb and forefinger and spinning it like a top.—
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One way to understand the head-spinning nature of being an American over the past couple of decades is that this debate—one that history seemed to have settled in Locke’s favor—is alive again.—
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Chime has proven wildly successful in persuading new customers to open accounts.—
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After reading Wuoronos’ story, Pralle began conversing with her through letters, eventually persuading Wuornos to let Pralle adopt her.—
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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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