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 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 New Badge Makes Its In-Car Debut Last year Range Rover quietly launched a new graphic logo to complement the brand’s traditional logo, a stacked RR, with the lower R reversed and inverted. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 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 This time, the agency was inverted. Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inverted
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  • The Brownsville home of late Miami civil rights activist Enid Pinkney, the historian and preservationist who was a fierce advocate for empowering and preserving Black communities, is being flipped.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Both have minor-league systems loaded with prospects accumulated at deadlines in recent years and could be flipped this time.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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  • After a huge surge in the COVID years, growth has stalled, and actually, reversed, after the terrible decision to increase prices by 50%.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Makkelie reversed his initial decision and instead booked the Paraguayan for simulation.
    Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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“Inverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inverted. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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