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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2
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
James Cameron’s sublime Alien sequel is all about reversals.
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Democrats have seized on the reversals as evidence that the cuts were hasty and wasteful.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Thus, structures like calendar call spread risk reversals can appear quite attractive, as seen in the example provided here of the Oct 24 weekly, January (regular) expiration 315/335/355.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The data marked one of the first reversals after more than a decade of increasing despair.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Writing, like tennis, allows for remarkable reversals of fortune.
—Thomas Swick
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
But such policies could be subject to new executive orders or reversals.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Penney’s has endured three decades of declining performance, in recent years marked by management changes, strategy shifts and reversals, and meddling by shareholder activists and private equity owners.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Democrats have seized on the reversals as evidence that the cuts were hasty and wasteful.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Thus, structures like calendar call spread risk reversals can appear quite attractive, as seen in the example provided here of the Oct 24 weekly, January (regular) expiration 315/335/355.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The data marked one of the first reversals after more than a decade of increasing despair.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Writing, like tennis, allows for remarkable reversals of fortune.
—Thomas Swick
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
But such policies could be subject to new executive orders or reversals.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Penney’s has endured three decades of declining performance, in recent years marked by management changes, strategy shifts and reversals, and meddling by shareholder activists and private equity owners.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversals
Noun
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The setbacks last year were against Oregon and Penn State, the latter game being in the College Football Playoff.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the team will surely look to upgrade its starting rotation after a series of injuries and setbacks drove its early exit.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 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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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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The task Niccol was handed, alongside a compensation package worth $96 million last year, was one of corporate America’s trickiest turnarounds.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Successful turnarounds hinge on aligned leadership anchored by execution-minded CEOs.—
Daniel Schmeltz,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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CarShield has received positive comments for its breadth of coverage and quick response times, although some policyholders have complained about claim denials, fine-print surprises and confusing sales practices.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Roberts' immigration history includes two visas, four Green Card applications and subsequent denials, and several trips abroad, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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All summer, The Row’s flip-flops were a flashpoint — embraced by celebrities, critiqued for their cost and debated for their reinvention of a global staple.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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One battle after another Craig Breslow stood in the middle of the clubhouse, his red shirt soaked and his flip-flops sticky with champagne.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Reversals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversals. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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