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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the inverse is also true.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Oregon State has had an inverse start, winless in their first two games against Cal and Fresno State, the Beavers will be looking to avoid a calamoitous start to the season.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In the past, gold’s inverse interaction with interest rates has been due to the fact that the precious metal does not have yields and does not pay interest or dividends.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the inverse is also true.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
After awarding the voluntary furlough, management will proceed with involuntary furloughs in inverse order of system seniority up to the 1,800 number, in accordance with flight attendant contracts, the union said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Oregon State has had an inverse start, winless in their first two games against Cal and Fresno State, the Beavers will be looking to avoid a calamoitous start to the season.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inverse
Noun
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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
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In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The claim named the cemetery, the date, and the photographer, but none of that information was supported by reverse image search, metadata analysis, or other fact-checking.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wembanyama blocked Kris Dunn's reverse layup, creating a fast break that ended with an alley-oop dunk by Carter Bryant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While many travelers obsess over picking the perfect stateroom for their cruise vacation, travel advisors often recommend doing the opposite.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Better than the opposite for sure.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors, police and FBI officials say Balat and Kayumi, who lived in Philadelphia’s suburbs, drove to New York City on Saturday and joined a throng of counter protesters at a small, anti-Muslim rally organized by the far-right Christian nationalist Jake Lang.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kayumi and Balat joined a counter protest to an anti-Islam rally organized by right wing extremist Jake Lang.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Make government smaller, faster, and less antagonistic to people who want to build a life.—
Mike Garcia,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a film that nimbly walks the tightrope between lightheartedness and weightlessness, Jerry and Mabel’s antagonistic relationship ends up proving the unexpected core of the story.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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