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as in to overturn
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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as in to flip
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing
when one side of the cleaning cloth gets dirty, just reverse it you can reverse the jacket for a whole new look
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as in reversal
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the party has suffered some major reverses as a result of the corruption scandal
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as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
how could you think I don't like pizza, when it's just the reverse: I love pizza
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as in inverse
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Recent Examples of reverse
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The electric vehicle maker’s stock fell more than 1% after the company said its 1-for-10 reverse stock split is expected to go into effect after the bell next Friday.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
That could change if ACIP reverses Kennedy's restriction when the committee meets later this month, but that may be unlikely.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
The main reason why home price growth has slowed down—and might even, eventually, reverse—is that mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high since 2022, contributing to the affordability challenges that are keeping buyers on the sidelines.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The electric vehicle maker’s stock fell more than 1% after the company said its 1-for-10 reverse stock split is expected to go into effect after the bell next Friday.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Michigan City Common Council unanimously passed a resolution questioning the state’s decision to reverse course and keep open the Indiana State Prison facility.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
That could change if ACIP reverses Kennedy's restriction when the committee meets later this month, but that may be unlikely.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In reverse, it’s not lost on this viewer how the displacement of so many humans in this time of global disruption is humanity’s own version of being subject to the migratory patterns of storks and other nomadic animals.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
The main reason why home price growth has slowed down—and might even, eventually, reverse—is that mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high since 2022, contributing to the affordability challenges that are keeping buyers on the sidelines.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverse
Verb
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Giuliani was disbarred in 2024 from practicing law in the state of New York and Washington, DC over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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While one vehicle crashed into a wall, another subsequently overturned, the MSS said in an earlier statement.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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If the measure passes, the new map could flip five Republican seats and solidify Democrats’ hold on others.—
Paiching Wei,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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According to Jordan Schultz, the 49ers have landed Skyy Moore in a trade with the Chiefs that will flip 2027 sixth-round and seventh-round picks.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Morgan Stanley’s Clapp viewed the merger reversal as a potential catalyst for Kraft Heinz.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The shift marks a radical reversal in one of the biggest mass migrations in the world.—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a Week 1 loss to Appalachian State, where the scoreboard wasn’t indicative of how lopsided the game was, Saturday night’s matchup was the opposite.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The view of experts is the opposite.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of these is Trent Alexander-Arnold but, as The Athletic has reported, a position change to midfield was not discussed in depth during the process of his transfer from Liverpool as Madrid saw him as one of the best right-backs in the world.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the rust-tone orange is vibrant, and the strings on the back keep the cushions firmly in place.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The chart above is showing you that the stock is now emerging from an inverse head and shoulders.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Teams can make claims based in inverse order of the previous season’s record.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After recently being told by the state officials that her personalized license plate was revoked because it is not classified as free speech, a Tennessee woman is appealing the decision to the United States Supreme Court.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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South Korean memory chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung also had their VEU privileges revoked on Friday, according to a statement on the Federal Register.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lopes followed that setback with five straight wins.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The vote marked a public setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former Chicago Teachers Union organizer navigating the shift from movement politics to municipal governance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Reverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverse. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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