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
As their characters each face struggles, triumphs and reversals, the two leads never falter.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Sudden macroeconomic shocks or trend reversals can push prices well below the EMA, leading to mark-to-market losses or assignments on declining stocks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 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
Democrats have seized on the reversals as evidence that the cuts were hasty and wasteful.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Sudden macroeconomic shocks or trend reversals can push prices well below the EMA, leading to mark-to-market losses or assignments on declining stocks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 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
Democrats have seized on the reversals as evidence that the cuts were hasty and wasteful.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversals
Noun
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Despite major strides in the right direction, the push for a greener future has been dealt several devastating blows from a fraught supply chain, economic headwinds and political setbacks.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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It's been almost eight years since Tesla first announced the next-gen Roadster, and the project has been beset by delays and setbacks ever since.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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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 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
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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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Shortly afterward, Andrew stepped down from public life over his association with Epstein, despite his denials of wrongdoing.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Richman’s established history of communicating with reporters about Comey and the FBI is also key to the government’s allegation that Comey’s later denials to Congress were misleading.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hailey Bieber was out and about in Los Angeles on Thursday and traded in her high heels for a pair of comfortable flip-flops from The Row.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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People worked in flip-flops and bathing suits; some slept in their offices.—
tom freston,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Reversals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversals. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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