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
These poles flip at irregular intervals; the last such reversal was about 780,000 years ago.
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Marissa Grunes, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
The openness to a sale marks a reversal for Ben-Ishay.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Then there is the district’s deliberate reversal of its charter school co-location policy.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Al-Aly says this reversal may be tied to weight regain, but there’s likely more to it than that.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Marissa Grunes, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
The openness to a sale marks a reversal for Ben-Ishay.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Then there is the district’s deliberate reversal of its charter school co-location policy.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Al-Aly says this reversal may be tied to weight regain, but there’s likely more to it than that.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reversal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
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Plus, its 8000mAh battery not only lasts all day but also supports reverse charging.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Any direction counted, including reverse.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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The turnaround came after losing five of six entering the tournament … Coach Sean Miller is in his first season in Austin and previously led Arizona from 2009 until 2021, so an Elite Eight matchup would be rife with drama.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Chazadi Wright’s turnaround jumper with one second left in regulation missed, then the Hawkeyes missed two shots at the end of the first overtime, a 3-pointer by Taylor Stremlow and a putback attempt by Ava Heiden.—
John Bohnenkamp,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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When psychological care is integrated alongside medical and physical treatment, athletes are often better prepared not only to return to sport, but to prevent and manage future setbacks more effectively.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The decision is the second major legal setback for Kennedy and HHS this week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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While music alone cannot deliver accountability, the law can ensure that violence does not disappear into denial or historical amnesia.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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At one point Gentile agreed to submit to a polygraph examination, presumably to demonstrate his denials were truthful.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 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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Recent presidential-election trends illustrate this turnabout.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 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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The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 1,100 points at its session high, marking an about-face from its sharp decline on Friday.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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This new venture and revenue stream is a dramatic about-face for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who back in 2012 argued strongly against allowing betting on sports.—
Nick Watt,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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While that hesitation is healthy (generally, reimagining your routine as often as social media encourages isn’t always best), turns out there is actual merit to tweaking your products along with the evolving seasons.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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His short responses feel distant, and his hesitation comes across as disinterest.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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