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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
The 29-point reversal is the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history—overtaking the 24-point comeback pulled off by the Boston Celtics in the 2008 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Wired first reported its reversal.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 11 June 2026
That marks a sharp reversal from April, when investors largely expected the Fed’s next move would be a rate cut.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 June 2026
So this is a noteworthy reversal.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Wired first reported its reversal.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 11 June 2026
That marks a sharp reversal from April, when investors largely expected the Fed’s next move would be a rate cut.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 June 2026
So this is a noteworthy reversal.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
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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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Thailand gives us two of the year’s most impressive turnaround stories.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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So far, her turnaround efforts have involved offering more value meals and bringing back Colonel Sanders.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Moscow’s efforts to recruit students for its own expert drone units have been mired in distrust and setbacks, according to Stepanenko, after Russia’s Ministry of Defense committed some drone operators to frontline ground assaults.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The wins corresponded with European triumphs; the loss with a European setback.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The game flipped right after with a 10-2 spearheaded by Brunson, who no longer faced a flurry of denials on every single offensive possession.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Iran has been beset with logistical problems since then, including the denial of visas for certain members of its delegation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 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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College officials defended their about-face in an update posted to the Columbia admissions website.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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The price action is a brutal about-face for investors who couldn't get enough of hardware stocks tied to the artificial intelligence buildout.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
9 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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