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noun

plural of about-face
as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of about-face
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as in reverts

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Recent Examples of about-faces
Noun
Ads, in fact, represent one of the biggest about-faces for Netflix, given that choosing to go down this road required the company building an entirely new infrastructure — from ad tech and measurement tools, to sales teams and advertiser relationships. — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 The Chapek chapter and previous succession about-faces that saw presumed heirs-apparent like Tom Staggs leave the company were blemishes on Iger’s otherwise strong record. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 The video then about-faces towards a utopia where people have toed the left-wing climate change line and saved the planet. — Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 As Alexandra Plakias has noted, philosophical about-faces should not scandalize us; they should be honored. — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for about-faces
  1. reversals
  2. reverts
  3. pivots
  4. reverses
  5. rounds
  6. sweeps
  7. arcs
  8. bows
Noun
  • Teams that build this habit often experience fewer decision reversals over a four-quarter cycle.
    — Janet M Harvey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The United States is in the grips of one of the most drastic reversals of green energy infrastructure currently underway on our increasingly warm world.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of reversals
Verb
  • The school is owned by the city of Pembroke Pines, and a lease says the property reverts back to the city in 2037.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • As light can selectively target the fluid, scientists were able to print microscopic conductive patterns that completely vanish once exposed to open air, which reverts the gel back into non-conductive liquid clusters.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Definition of reverts
Verb
  • The first is a ‘buy’ rating for Danish wind giant Ørsted, which Goldman sees benefiting as Europe increasingly pivots energy policy towards offshore wind power after the continent experienced its second price shock in five years.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Yet when one of the veterans finally receives meaningful discipline, the conversation suddenly pivots away from Clark's safety and toward sympathy for the player who committed the foul.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of pivots
Verb
  • Conversely, forgiveness reverses these neural patterns, calming pain and restoring cognitive function.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The latest slowdown reverses weeks of gradual normalization after the mid-June ceasefire had encouraged some shipowners to resume Gulf voyages.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of reverses
Verb
  • Leatherman rounds out the Adapter kit with a slim eyeglass screwdriver and ballpoint pen cartridge that slide into slots on the outside of the handle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Bette Midler rounds out the starry ensemble, voicing the the fairy godmother.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of rounds
Verb
  • Juniper trees, myrtle bushes, vineyards, and aromatic herbs flourish under the influence of the Maestrale, the strong northwesterly wind that sweeps across Sardinia year-round.
    — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • This day in sports history 1920 — The United States sweeps Australia in five matches to win the Davis Cup for the first time since 1913.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of sweeps
Verb
  • The White House had to make room for the Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.
    — Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
  • Overhead looms The Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Definition of arcs
Verb
  • The comic is an outgrowth of Shaboozey’s upcoming album The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, which bows July 31.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • In another image, Kate bows her head and pulls Princess Charlotte tightly into her for a hug.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of bows

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