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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
Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The moves come following completion of Blue Ant’s reverse takeover transaction and Toronto Stock Exchange listing.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite initially teasing a retirement from touring back in 2022, the band has decided to reverse course and get their wigs back into fighting shape.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
José López fed former FC Barcelona player Vitor Roque a wonderful reverse pass.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The phone supports wireless and reverse wireless charging.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The moves come following completion of Blue Ant’s reverse takeover transaction and Toronto Stock Exchange listing.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Democrats could have chosen any number of priorities to attach to this fight — from tariffs to corruption to ICE raids — instead your party has drawn a line around permanently extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and reversing Medicaid cuts.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite initially teasing a retirement from touring back in 2022, the band has decided to reverse course and get their wigs back into fighting shape.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Finkel lined up at wide receiver, took the ball on a reverse and threw an 8-yard touchdown to tight end Brayden Tautolo.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
José López fed former FC Barcelona player Vitor Roque a wonderful reverse pass.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverse
Verb
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Two minutes later, Iwobi assisted Harry Wilson to overturn the deficit.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The court said Trump can fire for now the sole Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission as the justices decide whether to overturn a century-old ruling protecting the heads of independent agencies.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even as the calendar flipped to September and the clinch appeared obvious, the idea of October was sidestepped.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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This year, the fair has pulled out all the stops with over 60 rides ready to spin, flip, splash, and thrill you.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reversal follows a backlash in Hollywood and a mounting boycott campaign against Disney.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Agents do suggest carrying naloxone, an opioid reversal drug.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, actually the opposite.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The two women, however, are polar opposites.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a 12-game non-conference slate, highlighted by home bouts with Utah State and Davidson, as well as road clashes with Virginia Tech and Appalachian State, the 49ers tip off what hopes to be a bounce-back year in conference play — starting on New Year’s Eve.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The building, adjacent to Medical Center East's south tower, used to be a dorm for students and housed a barber shop in the front and a deli in the back.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After awarding the voluntary furlough, management will proceed with involuntary furloughs in inverse order of system seniority up to the 1,800 number, in accordance with flight attendant contracts, the union said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Oregon State has had an inverse start, winless in their first two games against Cal and Fresno State, the Beavers will be looking to avoid a calamoitous start to the season.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brendan Carr, the FCC’s chairman, had threatened to revoke the licenses of the network’s affiliates who continued to air Kimmel’s program in light of comments the host made about the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk earlier in September.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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If Heskett is convicted, his certification will be revoked.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But if those talks yielded any progress, or any setbacks, neither side is talking about it.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Argentine investors cheered the announcement, which came after the peso and stocks had tumbled in recent weeks following Milei’s setback in local elections.—
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semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Reverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverse. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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