as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds
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Recent Examples of U-turn
The tractor-trailer was making a U-turn at the time.
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David Chiu, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Establish a short-term structure: Define a rhythm with weekly check-ins, clear sprints, and designated time for feedback.
Stick to decisions until new evidence warrants a change: Don’t U-turn due to fear or opinion.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol said an SUV carrying four 18-year-olds collided on April 21 with a tractor trailer making a U-turn in the paved median of U.S. 98 in Walton County, Florida, located along the Panhandle, near Panama City Beach.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The tariff war and apparent U-turn over deliveries comes as Boeing has been recovering from an almost five-year import freeze on 737 MAX jets and a previous round of trade tensions.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Establish a short-term structure: Define a rhythm with weekly check-ins, clear sprints, and designated time for feedback.
Stick to decisions until new evidence warrants a change: Don’t U-turn due to fear or opinion.
—Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol said an SUV carrying four 18-year-olds collided on April 21 with a tractor trailer making a U-turn in the paved median of U.S. 98 in Walton County, Florida, located along the Panhandle, near Panama City Beach.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
The tariff war and apparent U-turn over deliveries comes as Boeing has been recovering from an almost five-year import freeze on 737 MAX jets and a previous round of trade tensions.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for U-turn
reversal
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The president’s public pressure campaign on the Fed comes as the central bank faces an ironic, whiplash-inducing reversal.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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Since Bloomberg first reported the reversal on Wednesday, Nvidia and AMD stocks have gained 4.4% and 3.4%, respectively.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
8 May 2025
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“U-turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/U-turn. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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