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 major turning point in the episode comes when John takes matters into his own hands by shooting an apple off his mother’s head. — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 The global debut of the Genesis GV90, an all-electric full-size flagship SUV, was a turning point. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Their ever-changing gallery artists include oil, watercolor, photography, mixed media, digital art, wall-hangings, textiles, gourds, wood-turning, pottery, jewelry, glasswork, etc. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 Local leaders hail the makeover as a turning point for storm-scarred New Orleans, reclaiming a blighted safety-net icon to drive medical innovation and economic revival across the Gulf South. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning

Word History

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 1 Sep. 2026.

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