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
The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020.
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CBS News, 16 May 2026
Note the two identical charts below, one with annotations depicting the bottoming out process underway, and one with the 150-day moving average, also depicting a bottoming out reversal formation.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 15 May 2026
In a region where energy production seemed to be declining, Latin America is now seeing a reversal of that trend, according to Benjamin Gedan, senior fellow and the director of the Stimson Center Latin America program.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
In no other area of medicine would such a reversal of standards be acceptable — let alone one imposed by the courts.
—Christine Henneberg, STAT, 15 May 2026
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CBS News, 16 May 2026
Note the two identical charts below, one with annotations depicting the bottoming out process underway, and one with the 150-day moving average, also depicting a bottoming out reversal formation.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 15 May 2026
In a region where energy production seemed to be declining, Latin America is now seeing a reversal of that trend, according to Benjamin Gedan, senior fellow and the director of the Stimson Center Latin America program.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
In no other area of medicine would such a reversal of standards be acceptable — let alone one imposed by the courts.
—Christine Henneberg, STAT, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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No pattern enacted on these buttons will safely land a four-hundred-ton jetliner, flaring and bouncing and settling heavily onto its twenty-two wheels while the spoilers on the wings snap up and the jets scream in reverse and the passengers sigh in relief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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China is now doing the same thing in reverse—not an outright ban, but a government permission slip requirement that achieves roughly the same effect.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment-maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The stunning turnaround season for the Detroit Pistons ended Sunday night with a harsh reminder of how difficult the final step can be.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Consequently, any push for digital sovereignty that affects a large number of employees must be prepared to deal with setbacks and pushback.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The lawsuit presents one of the few setbacks the project could face, after DeSantis signed a bill last year that aimed to preempt local governments from enacting or enforcing regulations against presidential libraries.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The filing includes email correspondence between the PTPA and the two federations, detailing the denials.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The denial of Ukrainian political and cultural independence is grounded in the ideas of Russkiy mir.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 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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Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 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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In 2014, the leagues began a remarkable about-face.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Ads, in fact, represent one of the biggest about-faces for Netflix, given that choosing to go down this road required the company building an entirely new infrastructure — from ad tech and measurement tools, to sales teams and advertiser relationships.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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There can be apathy and hesitation.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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For example, during his dominant, 18-point first quarter in the Spurs’ Game 5 win over the Timberwolves, on one play Wembanyama hit a combo of hesitation dribbles into a crossover into a spinning layup over Rudy Gobert.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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