1
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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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
In truth, the patriots’ path to victory was a near decade-long slog characterized by a string of strange bedfellows, strained alliances, and dramatic reversals.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
However, Solomon noted that such reversals were a normal feature of long-term bull markets, noting that the investment bank’s standing advice to clients remains to stay invested and review portfolio allocation, not attempt to time markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
As their characters each face struggles, triumphs and reversals, the two leads never falter.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
As the attacks were ongoing, so was a parallel exchange of accusations, denials, and access reversals.
—Anna Halford, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
Scientists have a clear understanding of when these reversals have occurred over time.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Among the most visible reversals are in trucking and auto regulation.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Every member of the CDC’s Washington office, which serves as a conduit between the agency’s Atlanta headquarters and Capitol Hill, was fired; barring a second round of reversals, that office appears to be closed.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
James Cameron’s sublime Alien sequel is all about reversals.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
However, Solomon noted that such reversals were a normal feature of long-term bull markets, noting that the investment bank’s standing advice to clients remains to stay invested and review portfolio allocation, not attempt to time markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
As their characters each face struggles, triumphs and reversals, the two leads never falter.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
As the attacks were ongoing, so was a parallel exchange of accusations, denials, and access reversals.
—Anna Halford, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
Scientists have a clear understanding of when these reversals have occurred over time.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Among the most visible reversals are in trucking and auto regulation.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Every member of the CDC’s Washington office, which serves as a conduit between the agency’s Atlanta headquarters and Capitol Hill, was fired; barring a second round of reversals, that office appears to be closed.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
James Cameron’s sublime Alien sequel is all about reversals.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversals
Noun
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The novel borrows from Englund’s experience, the setbacks and the thrills, and also draws from conversations with Dana Fares, another local professional actress who spent time in Hollywood.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Chet Holmgren, the big man who showed his immense value in their title run last season after enduring years of health setbacks, is 23.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most of those came on reverses or other wide runs.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The video then about-faces towards a utopia where people have toed the left-wing climate change line and saved the planet.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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As Alexandra Plakias has noted, philosophical about-faces should not scandalize us; they should be honored.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, paid brand partnerships and campaigns will require similarly quick turnarounds.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Logistically, digital media offers lower distribution costs, quicker showing turnarounds and easier technology to use.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Neither is convinced by Nixon’s denials of wrongdoing during Watergate.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shortly afterward, Andrew stepped down from public life over his association with Epstein, despite his denials of wrongdoing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Atlanta does one of the most dramatic temperature flip-flops.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 46-year-old migrant stood on the sandy beach in flip-flops one morning watching a boat packed with other migrants leave without him.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Reversals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversals. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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