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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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
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Recent Examples of reversal
Now his own blood test and a sudden EPA reversal give his work urgent relevance.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 May 2025
However, repeated regulatory barriers and an unexpected reversal by North Coast Church near the close of escrow led to significant hardship for our faith community.
—The Rev Lawrence Hand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Before the performance, Jin joined Fallon for a light-hearted interview segment that included a comedic role reversal, with Jin briefly acting as the show’s emcee.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The reversal comes after a May 9 Pentagon memo set Wednesday as the date by which the military services were to submit and remove book titles from the libraries of their military educational institutions that touch on diversity, race, and gender issues using the Pentagon's specific search terms.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 May 2025
However, repeated regulatory barriers and an unexpected reversal by North Coast Church near the close of escrow led to significant hardship for our faith community.
—The Rev Lawrence Hand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Before the performance, Jin joined Fallon for a light-hearted interview segment that included a comedic role reversal, with Jin briefly acting as the show’s emcee.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The reversal comes after a May 9 Pentagon memo set Wednesday as the date by which the military services were to submit and remove book titles from the libraries of their military educational institutions that touch on diversity, race, and gender issues using the Pentagon's specific search terms.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
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Flanagan, also to his credit, goes all in on the legendary author’s unconventional storytelling, a lifetime that unfurls in three acts and in reverse.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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One of the elements that makes the story unique is the unconventional structure, with three acts told in reverse, and the opening act initially feels unconnected to the rest of the film.—
William Earl,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Hunter’s arrival in 1999 with several other young core members marked the start of a turnaround after several years of struggle in the wake of Kirby Puckett’s early retirement.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Miguel Vargas took his turnaround to another level.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Zelensky said the setbacks for the Kremlin would help force it to the negotiating table, even as its pursues a summer offensive on the battlefield.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Zelenskyy said the setbacks for the Kremlin would help force it to the negotiating table, even as its pursues a summer offensive on the battlefield.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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But the station’s website posted a story on Levine’s All-Star Game report that had no byline and no mention of the Cubs’ denial.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Olson said that the school’s denial did not comply with the law.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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This is a remarkable turnabout, but its roots lie in the vaunted deal that Ramaphosa helped make to end apartheid.—
Lydia Polgreen,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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This represents a turnabout from the pattern of the last 25 years, when there was little evident resistance from bond buyers as the U.S. government looked to borrow.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
19 May 2025
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Britain is not the only country pressed into making a volte-face.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The realities of Putin’s momentum, coupled with Washington’s volte-face, have led to a clear mood shift in Kyiv.—
Daryna Mayer,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The dispute involves the latest instance of the Trump Administration orchestrating a speedy and dramatic about-face by federal agencies on DEI policies, transgender rights and similar culture war issues.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The about-face came at the urging of a group of Democratic California lawmakers led by Sen. Adam Schiff, who decried plans from the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency to close USDA offices in Bakerserfield, Blythe, Los Angeles, Madera, Mt. Shasta, Oxnard, Salinas, Woodland and Yreka.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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However, during the hearing, lobbyists for both the Chiefs and Royals would not commit to staying in Missouri if the plan passed, which could spark hesitation among some senators.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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At the time, there was some hesitation in the industry about partnering with a Chinese drugmaker.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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