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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
Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 June 2025
Or reverse years of institutional doubt about whether women belong on the grid.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In 1974, the production designer Joe Alves was bound for that island to scout, before a storm caused his ferry to reverse course.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 16 June 2025
Even seemingly innocuous approach shots aren’t immune, as qualifier Will Chandler found out Friday in the second round when his wedge into the par-4 second hole landed a few paces from the back of the green, then hit reverse and kept rolling for 40 seconds before settling back in the fairway.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Verb
Machado, 35, is a reverse recruiter and founder of SkillScript, a resume platform, in Tampa, Fla.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 June 2025
Or reverse years of institutional doubt about whether women belong on the grid.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Noun
Hegseth should be ashamed of himself and reverse this immediately.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
In 1974, the production designer Joe Alves was bound for that island to scout, before a storm caused his ferry to reverse course.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Adjective
Schools only have a few months to prepare as a reverse in vaccination trends is unlikely to occur in the near future.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 16 June 2025
Even seemingly innocuous approach shots aren’t immune, as qualifier Will Chandler found out Friday in the second round when his wedge into the par-4 second hole landed a few paces from the back of the green, then hit reverse and kept rolling for 40 seconds before settling back in the fairway.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverse
Verb
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The measure is designed to overturn a series of executive orders by Trump, including banning transgender troops in the U.S. military and blocking transgender students from playing on girls’ sports teams.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
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In May 2025, two people pleaded guilty for their roles in what prosecutors called a plot by Bravo to overturn his conviction.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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But Republicans will be vying for the seats as well in the hopes of flipping one of the seats and helping the GOP hold onto their razor-thin majority in the House.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Two teens are dead and three others remain seriously injured Monday after their car flipped over in a crash and slid into oncoming traffic in Pompano Beach on Friday night.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Trump and his party have made the rollback of LGBTQ rights a nationwide priority, and more encroachments—perhaps even the reversal of Obergefell—appear to be on conservatives’ radar.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The policy represents a reversal for Fannie and Freddie, the two entities under government conservatorship that guarantee more than half of America’s mortgages.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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But recent patterns suggest the opposite is taking hold.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But for a recent appearance during the Glastonbury Festival, Robbie continued to distance herself from Barbie with a manicure shade that is the complete opposite of the doll's signature pink.—
Allure,
Allure,
30 June 2025
Noun
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For a sheriff who frequently talks about demanding accountability, Tony’s threat to turn his back on a city of 87,000 residents is exactly the kind of talk lawbreakers want to hear.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Rhodes, playing a de facto heel, immediately went after Orton’s back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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That inverse relationship has been on full display this year, with gold trading above $3,400 per ounce, approximately $100 off its record high.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The money goes into bonds, which due to their inverse relationship, means bond prices go up and bond yields go down.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Advertisement In other cases, however, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Administration on immigration, giving it legroom to revoke temporary legal protections and deport many migrants—including to countries other than their own.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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The Trump administration has repeatedly warned green card holders, who are lawful permanent residents, that their stay in the country is not guaranteed and could be revoked if they are deemed a threat to national interests.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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For now, however, even with setbacks in his bullpen sessions, the Guardians do expect Bieber to pitch this season.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Today’s models often treat people recovering from financial setbacks as inherently risky, even when their day-to-day behaviors show discipline and intention.—
Gabriele Buffo,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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“Reverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverse. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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