Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: turning back

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A long ball played him clean through on goal down the right, but he was quickly closed down and forced to turn back on himself, turning back around and firing a low shot for Horvath to collect.

Source: https://southwarknews.co.uk/sport/news-at-den/report-millwall-0-0-luton-town/

Captioning pictures from the star-studded bash to celebrate his milestone birthday, Wootton wrote on : "Turning 40 is one of those moments many approach with trepidation: I’m officially old and there’s no turning back the clock any more!

Source: https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/read-this/dan-wootton-calls-partner-love-of-his-life-on-gb-news-show-who-is-he-and-are-they-married-4235683

Forces loyal to Prigozhin marched toward Moscow, before turning back Saturday night.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wagner-groups-rebellion-putin-unfolded/story?id=100373557

For men watching these films, it’s a way of turning back the clock to the good old days when a woman only had one way to support herself - by selling her body."

Source: https://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/erotic-thriller-indecent-proposal-remake-771594

“Once people get accustomed to providing education to kids, sending them to the best schools, the price and quality of education rises, and there’s no turning back.”

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/08/26/demographics-africa-sub-sahara-population-boom-growth-aging-gender-inequality-climate-change/

Starting from the inn, runners stride down a fast slope towards Piethorne Reservoir then head towards Hollingworth Lake before turning back at Rakewood.

Source: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/23328648.tumbles-drama-burndeners-tackle-hills/?ref=rss

The ECB increased the rate it pays on bank deposits to 3.5 percent in June and is expected to push it to 4 percent by the end of the year before turning back, money market prices show.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/407368/ecbs-kazaks-sees-rate-hikes-past-july-even-as-economy-softens

“There shall be no turning back of the clock of rebuilding”.

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/38-4-economic-growth-for-guyana-in-2023-imf-projects/

With blood running down his cheek, like an unbroken line of tears, he glanced briefly at his trainer before turning back to the heat and fury of Beterbiev.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/28/anthony-yarde-stopped-in-eighth-round-by-artur-beterbiev