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
Scientists have a clear understanding of when these reversals have occurred over time.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
In fact, every apparent breakdown has turned into a bear trap, sparking powerful reversals in the opposite direction.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 22 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
Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But such policies could be subject to new executive orders or reversals.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
In fact, every apparent breakdown has turned into a bear trap, sparking powerful reversals in the opposite direction.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 22 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
Nonetheless, large profits can lead to sharp reversals – but how has CRWD performed following previous declines?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But such policies could be subject to new executive orders or reversals.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversals
Noun
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Occasional setbacks are part of the process—stay consistent and calm, and your dog will learn.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The city of Hastings has established registration and zoning requirements for retail cannabis sales, including setbacks from parks, schools and treatment facilities, said John Hinzman, community development director.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 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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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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The world’s busiest international hub is nearing its 100 million passenger-per-year capacity, and leaning on technology to speed up turnarounds has the potential to generate an additional $300,000 a day in revenue.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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That mindset has become the foundation for one of the most remarkable midseason turnarounds in college football.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Andrew stepped down from public life in 2019 over his association with Epstein, despite his denials of wrongdoing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gibson, meanwhile, stuck to his denials.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Carmen wore a gray hoodie and blue jeans, accessorizing with black flip-flops and a tan bag.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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All guest rooms are stocked with flip-flops to use during your stay.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Reversals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversals. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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