as in converse
formal + technical
something that is formed by inverting something else
the inverse of your argument
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as in reverse
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Recent Examples of inverse
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
What was interesting was playing someone in the inverse position of mine as an actress.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Playoff teams will select three through six based on the inverse order of the regular-season standings.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
While multiplying numbers is relatively easy, the inverse of that process — factorizing — is not.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
What was interesting was playing someone in the inverse position of mine as an actress.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Adjective
The result has been something like an inverse caricature of Republican complaints about diversity, equity, and inclusion, a system in which the incompetent rise not because of their abilities but because of their sycophancy.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Playoff teams will select three through six based on the inverse order of the regular-season standings.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inverse
Noun
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Inside this building, generations of artists a century apart converse about similarly distressing and awe-inducing encounters between us and our technological creations.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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The two converse as if Janet is a hostage on a permanent Zoom call, always sitting in the same room, in the same clothes, talking to the same nonexistent camera.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That will no longer be the case for picks 31 through 46, which will now be ordered in reverse order of the lottery drawing.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Africans paid $68 million for European short-term visa applications that ended up being rejected in 2024, imposing a cost that analysts have described as ‘reverse remittances’ in favour of rich countries.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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But in fact, the opposite is true.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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This is the opposite of what California has been planning.—
Dwight Earl Williams,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Shimokitazawa is a grungy counter-culture neighborhood in western Tokyo famed for its live music scene and boho thrift shops.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Hemmers said that mild allergy symptoms can be treated with over the counter drugs, but more severe cases that disrupt quality of life or day-to-day living, should be treated by a professional allergist.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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The context seemed to offer proof of William Blake’s adage: Without contraries is no progression.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Dec. 2024
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Anyone still out on new ownership is just a contrary a this point.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
29 July 2024
Adjective
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His grit and antagonistic play gave San Jose a different element.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Ali then exacts his revenge, pumping several rounds into Alamo's chest as the antagonistic figure falls for good.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images New designs on the obverse and reverse of the 2026 dime, quarter and half dollar coins will be minted throughout the year to celebrate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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Design Details: The obverse showcases Adolph A. Weinman's depiction of Liberty, while the reverse features an eagle landing with an oak branch, designed by Emily Damstra and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso, USA Today reported.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Inverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inverse. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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