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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 photograph of Liam, videos of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and other images have contributed to stepping up the pressure on the federal government, ultimately forcing a reversal of its tactics in Minnesota.
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Alessandra Schade, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Did Berkshire’s preparation for KHC share sales play a role in Cahillane’s reversal?
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Health experts say Kennedy has made sweeping reversals on these statements.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The reversal on the assault charges for Sosa-Celis and Aljorna comes after several discrepancies emerged between statements from Department of Homeland Security officials and details outlined in court records regarding their arrests.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Alessandra Schade, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
Did Berkshire’s preparation for KHC share sales play a role in Cahillane’s reversal?
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Health experts say Kennedy has made sweeping reversals on these statements.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The reversal on the assault charges for Sosa-Celis and Aljorna comes after several discrepancies emerged between statements from Department of Homeland Security officials and details outlined in court records regarding their arrests.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
Noun
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The result is a reverse of the normal cooling of air as elevations increase.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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LaVine follows it up with going from behind the baseline, off the toss and bounce, gathers it behind the backboard, goes between his legs and does a two-handed reverse dunk at the front of the rim.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Facing declining sales and revenue in 2025, Jack in the Box is in need of another turnaround.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Suarez punctuated the run with an impressive one-legged turnaround jumper.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Singer Evan Dando, founder of the alternative-rock band the Lemonheads, was hospitailzed Thursday after sending a fan unwanted pornography, the latest in a long series of setbacks for the musician, who has struggled with mental illness and substance abuse for decades.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The bill would allow local authorities to determine things like setback standards, shadow flicker standards and sound limitations, but only within certain ranges set by the bill.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The spiral of events that follow ups the pathos while quietly commenting on rigid patriarchal rules, male privilege, sanctimonious moral posturing, the denial of women’s bodily autonomy and contempt for otherness, things all still very much with us today.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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As her power-hungry characters go through the five stages of grief, denial is the hardest one to let go of.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Recent presidential-election trends illustrate this turnabout.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Since Virginia is one of the few purple states remaining, this sudden turnabout reveals where Democrats and Republicans disagree on higher education.—
Andy Smarick,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 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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Canada meanwhile has made a complete about-face.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mahan, who made a name for himself by criticizing the governor on homelessness, found himself in the hot seat with Hilton, who mocked a recent interview in which Mahan praised Newsom’s progress in reducing homelessness at the state level, an about-face from earlier comments.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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In rap’s gladiator arena, there’s no grace for hesitation, and that hesitation defined Cole’s involvement in the clash of the century.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2026
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Among those emails are unsent drafts, abandoned because of distraction or hesitation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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