Synonyms of inverted

inverted

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flipped
• reversed
• turned over
• exchanged
• switched
• shifted
• transposed
• overturned
• interchanged
• upset

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inverted

To-go containers were stored with the food contact surface facing up; containers were inverted. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

Both Bam and Giannis, especially Giannis, have thrived on those inverted [pick-and-rolls] when the guy screening for them is a shooter. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

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