REVERSALS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

reversals

noun

plural of reversal

as in setbacks

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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status quos

as in hesitations

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 reversals The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns. — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 But while anti-immigrant, pro-Russian parties have made inroads across the continent in recent years, there have also been notable reversals, and some have softened their views to build coalitions with moderates. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 But making global hits these days is complicated by tightening production budgets internationally and regulatory reversals at home. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 There were so many issues to brainstorm, so many problems to solve and reversals to think through. — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Expanding daily ranges, larger gaps and increasingly aggressive reversals can show that the market is becoming less stable, even before the main trend has formally broken. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The remaining two reversals came from the batter’s box, with Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart and Chicago outfielder Seiya Suzuki each winning a challenge. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Following strong reversals from those lows, GPC went on to produce multi-year advances of approximately 180%, 375%, and 280%, respectively. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Pharmaceutical companies will also be looking for changes at the agency, following rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Through schoolyard rivalries, neighborhood hustles, and family setbacks, Kev turns every disaster into a story.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite undergoing a blood transfusion, which briefly provided a glimpse of hope, Jackie continued to suffer setbacks in her recovery due to the sickness, which remained a mystery until Wednesday's announcement by California wildlife officials.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of setbacks

Noun

The market’s message is often beguiling and inscrutable, with frequent overshoots and crowd-humiliating turnabouts that would be so satisfying to see coming in advance.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
So why, Ghosh wonders, are such rapid turnabouts so rarely present in the genre?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of turnabouts

Noun

One of the most notable about-faces on screens is a new initiative from American Airlines.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Ads, in fact, represent one of the biggest about-faces for Netflix, given that choosing to go down this road required the company building an entirely new infrastructure — from ad tech and measurement tools, to sales teams and advertiser relationships.

— Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

Definition of about-faces

Noun

Let’s assess some of the most dire coaching situations so far in 2026, and why those coaches may or may not be in trouble without prompt turnarounds.

— Mike Jones, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Metrick will be involved in helping retail and consumer brand clients of BRG, a practice that advises companies on turnarounds, restructurings, performance improvement and transactions.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of turnarounds

Noun

Roy, who has been part of negotiations since 2014, said he’s never seen denials like that before.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Collins followed up Ossoff’s presidential ambition denials on the debate stage by claiming the Democrat is playing the long game and would ultimately seek the White House.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of denials

Noun

People were milling about in flip-flops, holding water jugs, smoking cigarettes—little to do, nowhere to go.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Brazilian accessories brand Luiza Barcelos created Giulia’s custom shoes, as well as personalized flip-flops for the guests to slip on once the dancing began.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of flip-flops

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