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
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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
Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In response to a crescendo of reporting on its contents, Martin then reversed course, disclosing the autopsy in a surprise announcement earlier this month.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
In 2024, when their positions were reversed, Biden extended that invitation and Melania declined.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There is something Trumpian about this race, though the parties are reversed.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
That trend appears to have reversed.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The administration reversed course after 24 state attorneys general, including North Carolina’s Jeff Jackson, sued for the money to be released.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Unfortunately for current gold and silver investors, prices for both have reversed course since then.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The league later reversed its ban on Pride tape.
—Eryn Mathewson, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Adjective
It’s not yet confirmed if the reversed look that was seen initially will be released at retail.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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
Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.
—Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In response to a crescendo of reporting on its contents, Martin then reversed course, disclosing the autopsy in a surprise announcement earlier this month.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
In 2024, when their positions were reversed, Biden extended that invitation and Melania declined.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 29 May 2026
There is something Trumpian about this race, though the parties are reversed.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
That trend appears to have reversed.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The administration reversed course after 24 state attorneys general, including North Carolina’s Jeff Jackson, sued for the money to be released.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Unfortunately for current gold and silver investors, prices for both have reversed course since then.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The league later reversed its ban on Pride tape.
—Eryn Mathewson, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversed
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That will no longer be the case for picks 31 through 46, which will now be ordered in reverse order of the lottery drawing.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Africans paid $68 million for European short-term visa applications that ended up being rejected in 2024, imposing a cost that analysts have described as ‘reverse remittances’ in favour of rich countries.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Their contest on Court Suzanne-Lenglen stretched to almost three hours after Potapova failed to serve out the match twice in the decider and Kalinskaya overturned a 4-1 deficit in the super tiebreak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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When both were overturned, maybe that settled Yamamoto down somewhat.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Turek flipped a state House district held by a Republican, while Wahls represents a Senate district that is solidly blue.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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In November, Mikie Sherrill (D) flipped the governor’s office, outperforming expectations and winning by more than 14 percentage points.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Athletic’s press pass for that evening’s preseason game was revoked.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Volgaev's citizenship was revoked on March 23.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Another 11 percent switched from an ad-free subscription to the cheaper one that includes commercials, per Antenna.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Many other automakers, such as Aston Martin, have also switched up their electrification plans, with the British marque postponing its first EV back in 2025.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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“Reversed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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