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
However, in a stunning reversal, nearly a month after the shooting the Justice Department moved to drop the charges against both men.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That reversal prompted Congress to step in and pass a law requiring the release.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Now, the mortgage rate reversal didn’t create the pricing discounts house hunters wanted.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The mayor‘s endorsement marks a reversal from when the two stood side-by-side last year as the congressmember endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral campaign after his primary win just less than a year ago.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That reversal prompted Congress to step in and pass a law requiring the release.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Now, the mortgage rate reversal didn’t create the pricing discounts house hunters wanted.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The mayor‘s endorsement marks a reversal from when the two stood side-by-side last year as the congressmember endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral campaign after his primary win just less than a year ago.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
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The results played into a popular narrative that Rudd seems to be aging in reverse.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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These were not tacos reverse-engineered for a white-tablecloth audience or softened for white palates.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Therein lies the truth about Abreu’s apparent turnaround.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Beware of the ‘great flattening’ Citi CEO Jane Fraser’s turnaround hinges on flattening management from 13 to eight layers and reorganizing the bank into five divisions that report directly to her, boosting speed, accountability, and performance.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
1 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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The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits challenging several permits granted by the OPSB, but hasn't yet ruled on multiple cases brought by developers seeking to reverse an OPSB denial.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Rivals such as China and Russia continue developing advanced anti-access and area-denial systems that threaten traditional airborne surveillance aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 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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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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Landau quickly implemented a strict hierarchy at the agency, requiring subordinates to work up a chain of command before contacting her — an about-face from Frolich’s collaborative approach, attorneys said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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His party was in denial, and the hesitation cost them the general election.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Aside from his hesitations over the SNL cue cards, Holland has not shied away from live performance itself.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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