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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reversal
But as the November election draws closer and Republicans are trying to defend their majorities, Trump is instead needling Congress with his demands and reversals, driving several Republican senators to disparage his actions publicly for the first time.
—
Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The guilty plea was a stunning reversal for Heuermann who, according to his lawyer, tearfully denied being responsible for the killings after his arrest in 2023.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The filing offered no explanation for the sudden reversal.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The plan’s reversal was first reported by the New York Times.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reversal
Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The guilty plea was a stunning reversal for Heuermann who, according to his lawyer, tearfully denied being responsible for the killings after his arrest in 2023.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The filing offered no explanation for the sudden reversal.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The plan’s reversal was first reported by the New York Times.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reversal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
-
Plus, its 8000mAh battery not only lasts all day but also supports reverse charging.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
-
For the tragicomic is camp in reverse.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
-
Nike is expected to report fourth quarter earnings on June 30, with its turnaround taking longer than initially expected.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
-
Jeff said the hire reinforces the Club’s bullish view on Intel’s turnaround and the long-term potential of its foundry business.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Noun
-
Despite setbacks, Trout remains a superstar, but his comments about Philly appear more reflective than predictive of a move.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
-
But the company’s appeal, particularly in the face of setbacks, is also reliant on a combination of story and Musk’s own image in ways that are not necessarily connected to reality.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Noun
-
Safety net hospitals also have fewer resources than more affluent hospitals to deal with denials from Medicaid managed care organizations, which occur when health insurers and other organizations that administer Medicaid benefits for the state deny payment for certain claims.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
-
The same pattern of denial appeared in law as well.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
-
The turnabout in the market has been swift for prospective buyers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
-
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
Noun
-
This volte-face was not just about electoral politics.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
And last fall, the Solovievs did an about-face and declared that the pharmacy, which had been open since the 1920s, would no longer fill prescriptions — leaving the nearest drugstore a ferry ride away.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
-
College officials defended their about-face in an update posted to the Columbia admissions website.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
With far less hair, Ella’s green eyes seemed greener, like those of the feral black cats that roamed their hamlet, meowing for table scraps, which were often given without hesitation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
-
The result is a workplace trapped between urgency and hesitation.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
