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as in rotates
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 swings
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 revolves
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 ponders
to give serious and careful thought to
turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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as in convinces
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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as in walks
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 services
an act of kind assistance
one good turn deserves another
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as in tendencies
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 bends
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 bouts
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 Synonyms for turns
Verb
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The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024 -
That comes to light when the drones form the shape of a giant shopping bag which rotates in mid air.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Written communications and account performance reports are especially useful in establishing a pattern of behavior that deviates from fiduciary standards.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There’s always a chance for a surprise cameo that deviates from the source material, but Choi Hyun-wook is not currently listed as a Season 2 cast member.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Finding one this year becomes trickier after the second round.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The 2025-26 roster becomes the focus after the resurgent Red Storm’s storybook season ended in disappointment with Saturday’s upset loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament’s second round.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Treatment depends on identifying the cause.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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Treatment depends on the underlying cause and individual case.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In Season 2, Owen gets pulled into the South Korean spy trade after an agent in the country convinces him to help with a personal mission that his bosses cannot find out about.—
refinery29.com,
refinery29.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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He is then approached by a social-climbing waiter named Stuart Morris (Jason Bateman), who convinces Jonathan that his aunt Maureen Collier (Marion Ross) is his sister.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.—
Chang Che,
The New Yorker,
21 Dec. 2024
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Understanding your own tendencies is the first step to improving communication.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Years before launching The Joe Rogan Experience in 2009, the star made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, and TV personality, appearing in the sitcoms Hardball and NewsRadio, and serving as a color commentator at UFC bouts.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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If the narrative behind Saint Cloud was Crutchfield's sobriety after confronting her previous bouts with alcohol, then Tigers Blood could be considered a glimpse into her life post-sobriety.—
David Chiu,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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With each classification jump, the percentage of coaches in favor grows.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Turns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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