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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

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They were arguing that "things are turning around" as one senior figure put it – pointing to the net migration numbers, economic growth and the money going into public services.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Anand -- who was co-hosting a conference with the EU on returning Ukrainian children deported by Russia -- also hailed Kyiv's "resilience" for turning around the dire situation on the battlefield.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Franchises that demand public money for stadiums think nothing of turning around and soaking the same public for mediocre seats, hot dogs and beer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Yes you have,” said Charles, without turning around.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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