1
as in overturned
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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2
as in flipped
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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Recent Examples of reversed
Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Up to a million people celebrate in the neighborhood each year, and after the state was slammed by snow in recent weeks, city leaders want to maximize accessibility along the reversed route from Andrew Square to A Street and West Broadway.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Right now, however, the roles appear reversed.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
In March, 2026, the agency reversed course again, reviving the program and reopening applications.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The restaurant opened after the pandemic and experienced one normal summer before the pattern reversed itself.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The court reversed an earlier decision to dismiss the case under Section 230, citing the plaintiff's allegations that Snap's negligent design incentivized young people to drive recklessly.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The board later reversed its vote and approved the deal.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Hersheypark reversed course in 1976, and this time McKinney was the catalyst.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
When shown the same letters a month later, some managers completely reversed their initial judgment.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran hasn’t yet publicly reversed its doctrine.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
As the number of reversed-conviction lawsuits exploded over the past decade, the city spread most of the work around a dozen firms, who deployed more than 200 attorneys in all plus another 200-plus support staffers.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Up to a million people celebrate in the neighborhood each year, and after the state was slammed by snow in recent weeks, city leaders want to maximize accessibility along the reversed route from Andrew Square to A Street and West Broadway.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Right now, however, the roles appear reversed.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Off an Avs’ chance, the Blues reversed the ice in a 3-on-2 rush that led to a tic-tac-toe pass and Thomas’ second goal of the night.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
In March, 2026, the agency reversed course again, reviving the program and reopening applications.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The restaurant opened after the pandemic and experienced one normal summer before the pattern reversed itself.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The court reversed an earlier decision to dismiss the case under Section 230, citing the plaintiff's allegations that Snap's negligent design incentivized young people to drive recklessly.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The board later reversed its vote and approved the deal.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Hersheypark reversed course in 1976, and this time McKinney was the catalyst.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
When shown the same letters a month later, some managers completely reversed their initial judgment.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran hasn’t yet publicly reversed its doctrine.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversed
Adjective
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Additional studies into a mother’s reverse aging processes have suggested that the fetus may have a rejuvenating effect on the mother.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Using a reverse image search is a simple way to do this.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Before joining the Administration, Rogers practiced as a First Amendment lawyer whose clients included Charlie Kirk and Douglass Mackey, an alt-right meme poster who had been convicted of voter suppression, a charge that was later overturned.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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An appeals court eventually overturned his conviction in 2016.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2023, liberals flipped the majority to 4-3 for the first time in 15 years.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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When the officers flipped on their emergency lights, Nipp began to flee, beginning a police chase on State Highway 76.—
Jessie Christopher Smith,
Oklahoman,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fraternity’s student organization status has been revoked through spring 2031, according to an online database that logs KU student groups’ conduct violations.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residency permits, even for those with long-term Golden Visas, are reportedly being revoked without notice.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another seat is held by an independent, who switched his party affiliation in March, but still caucuses with Republicans.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ford was switched to tackle midstream in the early portion of last season and was barely needed with Brown and Mims taking nearly every snap.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Reversed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversed. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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