as in converse
formal + technical
something that is formed by inverting something else
the inverse of your argument
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Recent Examples of inverse
Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to the inverse question, Martin had a quick laugh, before saying everyone on the offensive side is difficult to cover in their own ways and that competing against each other has been helpful for the whole team’s development.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 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
The Cost of Getting It Wrong The inverse is also true.
—Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to the inverse question, Martin had a quick laugh, before saying everyone on the offensive side is difficult to cover in their own ways and that competing against each other has been helpful for the whole team’s development.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 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
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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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School districts across San Diego County are struggling to improve attendance and reverse declines in enrollment.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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And there is a non-FHA reverse second loan available for 55-and-older homeowners who don’t want to lose their low interest rate first mortgage.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the Eastern Pacific, the opposite occurs, with favorable conditions supporting above-average hurricane season activity.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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In the Pacific, the opposite happens, as wind shear is reduced during El Niños.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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If successful, Project Maverick could yield an interim counter-hypersonic weapon.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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But during discussion of the resolution, Councilwoman Renee Perkins Johnson issued a counter motion.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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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The limits of sanctions on Iran Since 1979, relations between Washington and Iran have been antagonistic.—
Charmaine N. Willis,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their announcement was a departure from what has been the more typically adversarial relationship between Mamdani and Menin, who stand on different ends of the Democratic Party spectrum and have developed mostly antagonistic positions in the city’s budget process.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 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 15 May. 2026.
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