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
No reasons have been given publicly for the reversals, though Australian news outlets reported that local Iranian groups as suggesting the women had faced pressure from Tehran.
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Bryant's organization provided materials to USA Today that did not appear to have concessions or changes made by Target following actions taken last year, and a spokesperson said there have been no new commitments and no reversals.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The reversals highlights how the world’s biggest energy-importing region is being particularly hard hit by the war in the Middle East and the lack of access to oil and fuel from the Persian Gulf.
—Nicholas Lua, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time Newcastle succumbed to three straight top-flight reversals at home was under Steve Bruce in January-February 2021, but Tyneside dependability has been undermined by their defensive issues, with only Wolves (30) and West Ham (27) conceding more on their own turf.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
For those willing to risk owning shares at slightly lower prices, call spread risk reversals could also be appropriate.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Advertisement For Alvarez, and many like him, the rug is being pulled out from under them with these reversals, says McKay.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Novels don’t owe us stories of triumph or surprising reversals of fate, but Kin’s leaning into the expected makes the novel good, not great.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Four days of grapples, reversals and takedowns are on deck at Grand Casino Arena.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Bryant's organization provided materials to USA Today that did not appear to have concessions or changes made by Target following actions taken last year, and a spokesperson said there have been no new commitments and no reversals.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The reversals highlights how the world’s biggest energy-importing region is being particularly hard hit by the war in the Middle East and the lack of access to oil and fuel from the Persian Gulf.
—Nicholas Lua, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time Newcastle succumbed to three straight top-flight reversals at home was under Steve Bruce in January-February 2021, but Tyneside dependability has been undermined by their defensive issues, with only Wolves (30) and West Ham (27) conceding more on their own turf.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
For those willing to risk owning shares at slightly lower prices, call spread risk reversals could also be appropriate.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Advertisement For Alvarez, and many like him, the rug is being pulled out from under them with these reversals, says McKay.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Novels don’t owe us stories of triumph or surprising reversals of fate, but Kin’s leaning into the expected makes the novel good, not great.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Four days of grapples, reversals and takedowns are on deck at Grand Casino Arena.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversals
Noun
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When psychological care is integrated alongside medical and physical treatment, athletes are often better prepared not only to return to sport, but to prevent and manage future setbacks more effectively.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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In her experience, sustainable consistency is built through adaptability and learning to recover from setbacks rather than viewing them as failures.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most of those came on reverses or other wide runs.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Chapek chapter and previous succession about-faces that saw presumed heirs-apparent like Tom Staggs leave the company were blemishes on Iger’s otherwise strong record.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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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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Regulators have pledged faster turnarounds and the granting of rates that reflect growing wildfire risks to incentivize insurers to expand coverage in high-hazard areas.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Injuries have played a significant role in both cases, perhaps unsurprisingly for the two clubs with the tightest summer turnarounds in Europe.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The hosts also talk about Prasad’s second exit from the FDA and a congressman’s probing of the agency’s rare disease drug denials.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rosanna Arquette, who told The New Yorker in 2017 that Weinstein assaulted her at a hotel in the early 1990s, slammed the mogul’s ongoing denials in a statement posted to Instagram on Thursday.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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These patent-leather flip-flops feature skinny gold straps that will dress up any outfit.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2026
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These flip-flops have a breezy style with a metallic finish that makes a statement, while still being effortless to toss on for the pool, beach or any other casual outing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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