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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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The “Whiplash” actor played along with the bit, turning around to face Spider-Man and waving his arms to express his displeasure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

The shipping map then shows it circling in the waters close to the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz before turning around on 2 April and making its way towards Mogadishu.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Front-month gold futures rose, turning around after dropping Thursday on a stronger dollar and Treasury yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“I’m putting some of that new toothpaste they’re all raving about in here for you,” she announced, without turning around, and made good her word.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

turning around

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