turning

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noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
Synonyms of turningnext
1
: the act or course of one that turns
2
: a place of a change in direction
3
a
: a forming by use of a lathe
broadly : turnery
b
turnings plural : waste produced in turning

turning

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present participle of turn entry 1

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The move toward unionization comes at a potential turning point for Endeavor as a system. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Like Heartbleed, the researchers at Wiz say PHP2Shell could similarly serve as a turning point in cybersecurity. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Just as head-turning as the exterior is an interior covered in Carmine Red leather. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 For me, there was a major turning point in Latin pop when Sin Bandera came out, which changed everything once again. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning

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First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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