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as in reverse
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal
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as in turnaround
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
parents need to be consistent in their discipline policy, as reversals will only undermine the whole process
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Recent Examples of reversal
In 1981, President Ronald Reagan removed price controls on oil, a reversal of 1970s-era regulations following the oil shocks.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
No rebates for taxpayers In a reversal, taxpayers will not be receiving any tax rebates in an election year that had been proposed earlier by Lamont and Democrats.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
In a news release, Knoa said the efforts would include initiatives to provide overdose reversal and opioid use disorder medications at no profit.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Following the reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.
—Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
No rebates for taxpayers In a reversal, taxpayers will not be receiving any tax rebates in an election year that had been proposed earlier by Lamont and Democrats.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
In a news release, Knoa said the efforts would include initiatives to provide overdose reversal and opioid use disorder medications at no profit.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Following the reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.
—Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
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Stem cells can also be reverse-engineered in labs from adult skin or blood cells.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Vladimir Putin is losing the Russian people as the economy and his war machine go in reverse amid withering Ukrainian attacks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The magnitude of the in-season turnaround is nearly on par with 1998’s May deal for Mike Piazza to replace Alberto Castillo behind the plate.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Analysts, meanwhile, say the turnaround will take time.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Despite these setbacks, the condo and townhome segment demonstrated resilience, with average prices rising 9% to nearly $944,000.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The project has faced several setbacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
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Some admitted to feeling denial that their death would come.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The denial pattern is documented, the appeal odds are better than most people realize, and a federal rule that took effect this year has shortened the timeline insurers can drag things out.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a turnabout-is-fair-play moment, a Sparty fan showed during a break of the Wolverines’ game was treated with equal disdain.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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This volte-face was not just about electoral politics.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Kremlin has denied any such request was made, which tells you something about how Moscow views the optics of this diplomatic volte-face.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
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Hobbs said there has been an about-face in how the Supreme Court has worked to protect and ensure the rights of everyone.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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After a spectacular photo stop at the summit, the group about-faced back to the Petersen Museum for a quick lunch at the Meyers Manx lobby cafe.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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From Bugenhagen’s perspective, these patterns contribute to hesitation and uncertainty, particularly for individuals seeking long-term relationships, as the process becomes less about connection and more about verification.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Neighbors concerned homes will ‘dominate’ district Homeowners around the Whitewater lot had their own hesitations about the plan.—
Mark Dee
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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