inverting

present participle of invert
as in flipping
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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  • Espada attempted to alter the malaise Tuesday, flipping Correa and Jose Altuve in the batting order.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Cook, flipping occasionally, until deeply golden brown and crispy all over, 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent overbrowning.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Singapore's reputation as a safe harbor for wealthy mainland Chinese families is fading, reversing an inflow that came at the expense of rival wealth hubs like Hong Kong and Japan.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Irvine City Council voted this week to rescind its notice of intent to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority, reversing a decision made last year that threatened to pull the plug on the city’s involvement in the county’s first community choice energy program.
    Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Inverting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inverting. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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