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 ascent of Alphabet marks stunning a reversal.
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Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Fatu went for a Swanton Bomb, and Reigns got his knees up for the reversal.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
About 10 seats had been picked up by Democrats but the four in Virginia appear to be lost - unless Democrats can win a court reversal.
—Larry Kaplow, NPR, 9 May 2026
While this chemical reversal typically requires extreme temperatures, these new multimetallic catalysts provide a feasible solution for driving the reaction under such demanding industrial conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Fatu went for a Swanton Bomb, and Reigns got his knees up for the reversal.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
About 10 seats had been picked up by Democrats but the four in Virginia appear to be lost - unless Democrats can win a court reversal.
—Larry Kaplow, NPR, 9 May 2026
While this chemical reversal typically requires extreme temperatures, these new multimetallic catalysts provide a feasible solution for driving the reaction under such demanding industrial conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
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Stem cells can also be reverse-engineered in labs from adult skin or blood cells.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Vladimir Putin is losing the Russian people as the economy and his war machine go in reverse amid withering Ukrainian attacks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The quick turnaround ship is sailing away.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The Hoosiers’ win completed one of the greatest turnaround stories in sports history.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Bucs avenged a 12-10 loss and a 16-8 setback in the two regular-season matchups between the two teams.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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On Saturday, the schools learned how much the setbacks affected their playoff seeding.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The truth likely lies between official denial and worst-case projections.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Specifically, the Pentagon is worried about the huge distances involved in the Pacific, and near-peer defensive capabilities like anti-access/area denial should a conflict erupt.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 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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Hobbs said there has been an about-face in how the Supreme Court has worked to protect and ensure the rights of everyone.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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After a spectacular photo stop at the summit, the group about-faced back to the Petersen Museum for a quick lunch at the Meyers Manx lobby cafe.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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From Bugenhagen’s perspective, these patterns contribute to hesitation and uncertainty, particularly for individuals seeking long-term relationships, as the process becomes less about connection and more about verification.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Neighbors concerned homes will ‘dominate’ district Homeowners around the Whitewater lot had their own hesitations about the plan.—
Mark Dee
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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