turning

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

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The literature on adolescence marks middle school as a turning point, a time when kids begin to pull away from their parents, discard childish pursuits, and pursue, full thrust, the exhausting project of individuation. Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Another issue with the Blazer EV is its odd turning noise, just after starting the vehicle. James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 The storefront marked a turning point, giving the brand a consistent space to grow both its retail operation and its community presence. Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026 The move marked a turning point in Peru’s political crisis. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for turning

Word History

First Known Use

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 5 May. 2026.

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