turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
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

Examples of turning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There was no stopping him, no turning, no checking. Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 27 June 2024 For a captain, that tells the men there’s no turning back. Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024 Alternate routes: Drivers can exit at Broadway Road and turning left before entering Interstate 10 eastbound to access US 60 eastbound. Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024 Just as the 1960s spurred a revival of traditional religion, the last few decades have led directly to an unprecedented turning away from organized religion, especially among younger Americans. David E. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012 See all Example Sentences for turning 

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

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