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as in reverted
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as in pivoted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about-faced
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However, Penix returned last week, and Cousins has presumably reverted back to the trading block, where the Falcons have had him since the preseason.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Trump quickly reverted back to Boston, before taking one final question in the Oval Office.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
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The couple — who also share daughter Iris Apatow, 23 — also spoke to PEOPLE about how Maude pivoted away from the family tradition of comedy projects with her role as Lexi Howard in the teen drama series Euphoria.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Patriots pivoted to signing Stefon Diggs.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Other companies bowed to growing pressure; two of America’s professional sports teams rebranded.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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On the third day of their search, as Bruce waded into the water holding a safety line, feeling for the man with his feet, swirling currents swept him away.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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In New Jersey, Democrats kept their lopsided margin in Trenton — a particular disappointment for Ciattarelli, whose strong 2021 campaign swept many powerful Democrats out of their seats.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors have since petitioned to have his probation revoked.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The administration has also detained and revoked the visas of several activists supportive of Palestinian causes.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The class of 2025 was rounded out by Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye and Lenny Waronker, honored in other categories.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The major hubs of O'Hare, Atlanta, Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth rounded out the top five airports for cancellations, but those airports only lost around 3% of their flights.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Drone footage showed catastrophic flooding that turned streets into rivers, submerged homes and overturned cars as Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in only 24 hours in some areas.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, that suspension was overturned by Derrick Brooks, who is the hearing office for the NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Eloise could be seen wearing a pink sweatshirt and matching pink sweatpants as Elliot bent down to tickle her foot.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Joseph’s defense has bent before, against the Colts in Week 2 and the Giants in Week 7.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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“About-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about-faced. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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