inverted

past tense of invert
as in flipped
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing if you invert the coin, there's a picture of a buffalo on the back

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Recent Examples of inverted That gap matters far more now that the premiums have compressed, and in many cases inverted. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The yoke seam runs inverted, sitting over the leg panel rather than beneath it. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed). Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 Kyle Hart and Griffin Canning, whose roles were inverted, totaled 5 2/3 scoreless innings to further reward the creative tactics adopted recently by manager Craig Stammen, pitching coach Ruben Niebla and bullpen coach Ben Fritz. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 Given this design, Cromar said, the meaning of the index may even be inverted from time to time, with a higher AQI corresponding to a lower risk of health effects. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 In this context, the old adage has been inverted from don’t judge a book by its cover to judge a reader by the covers on their books. Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 The chic quarter-button front, preppy collar, and inverted back pleat add understated yet fashion-forward details, making this an easy, polished look prepared for whatever’s on the itinerary. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Pink started things literally inverted, with one of her famous aerial tricks to begin her opening number. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inverted
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  • With each week that passes, Bonta’s leverage grows, though a few Hollywood guilds have flipped, potentially undermining that leverage.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • One pair flipped traditional construction on its head, relocating the waistband and pockets to the leg hems.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Ruiz reversed her block on the land transfer after trustees took a do-over vote, and dismissed the case.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Sacramento County Board of Education, however, reversed the decision in a close vote.
    Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Inverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inverted. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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