take a turn

VERB

deviate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart differ diverge vary veer

STRONG

aberrate avert bend contrast deflect digress divagate drift err part shy swerve turn wander

WEAK

angle off bear off bend the rules break pattern circumlocate depart from edge off get around go amiss go haywire go off on tangent go out of control go out of way leave beaten path not conform swim against stream turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree stay

STRONG

straighten

WEAK

go straight keep

Example Sentences

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Even after things take a turn with the tragic accident, it’s clear that their sisterly bond remains strong.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

While it is not as infectious as illnesses like flu or Covid, it can take a turn for the worse "really quickly", he added.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

If things take a turn for the worse, it is doubtful he has the wisdom and gravitas to handle it.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Of course, this is also where things take a turn, because lots of folks just weren’t that fond of the birds.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

“Let me take a turn carrying that,” I said.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

take a turn

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