1
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 a last-minute reversal, FIFA has banned fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums.
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The reversal was met with some discontent.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
How severe that reversal could be depends in no small part on how those three mega corps perform.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
That spurred talks that if Steyer comes out ahead of Hilton, Republicans could be locked out of the general election — a reversal of the headlines from just a few months ago.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 June 2026
The reversal was met with some discontent.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
How severe that reversal could be depends in no small part on how those three mega corps perform.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
That spurred talks that if Steyer comes out ahead of Hilton, Republicans could be locked out of the general election — a reversal of the headlines from just a few months ago.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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In keeping with the show’s defiance of mortality, Lee and Lifeson seemed to have almost aged in reverse since 2015, with Lifeson notably trimmer and musically nimble, and Lee pummeling his bass while skipping around the stage faster than any 72-year-old should be able to manage.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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In agriculture, time is compound interest in reverse.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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This is a 17-point turnaround by New York.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The intense Laviolette became known for creating aggressive offensive attacks and making quick franchise turnarounds in his previous stops.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Putin has increasingly faced setbacks on the battlefield as a Ukrainian drone strike campaign disrupts critical logistics routes and public support at home wanes.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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One of the most frightening setbacks came when Asher developed an MRSA bloodstream infection that originated in his port — the device connected to his heart that allows doctors to administer treatment.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Now after the denial of DeMore, the Parole Board still does not have a member with a prosecutorial background.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Friedkin, who died in 2023 and is seen only in archival interviews, now seems disingenuous in some of his denials that the film was exploitative, especially with regard to the murder that inspired it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The turnabout in the market has been swift for prospective buyers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The biggest factors contributing to the slight turnabout were patient centricity — which refers to prioritizing patient needs — and ensuring patient safety, according to PatientView, a research firm that canvassed patient groups from 35 countries between December 2025 and March 2026.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
5 May 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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Then, on Monday night, the district appeared to do an about-face on its initial directions via an email to principals.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Together, the moves would mark an about-face in the civil rights agency's efforts to fulfill its mission.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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That hesitation to ride in an AV, however, is highly dependent on the specific situation, the study found.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Chicago Board of Education renewed the contracts with six charter school operators Wednesday, despite recent hesitations from some board members about approving long-term agreements after a slew of financial troubles in the sector.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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