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
Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Described as a surprising and rare find, the scabbard reversed a phrase commonly used in archaeology.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Starmer also has angered supporters with attempts to cut welfare spending, some of which were reversed after Labour revolts.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
These days, their roles have reversed; Danny cares for her.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
After being publicly exposed, UCLA reversed itself.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Asuka caught Sky in the arm bar, but Sky reversed and locked in Asuka in a modified Asuka Lock until Asuka got the rope break.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Grant Taylor struck out former Sox first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets looking following a challenge from Quero in which the call was reversed from a ball to strike three.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
After agents broke the front passenger window to extract him, Mendoza Hernandez drove forward, striking an agent, then rapidly reversed into a federal vehicle parked behind him, causing significant damage, according to the complaint.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 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
Some of the cancellations have been reversed by the courts.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Described as a surprising and rare find, the scabbard reversed a phrase commonly used in archaeology.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Starmer also has angered supporters with attempts to cut welfare spending, some of which were reversed after Labour revolts.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
These days, their roles have reversed; Danny cares for her.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
After being publicly exposed, UCLA reversed itself.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Asuka caught Sky in the arm bar, but Sky reversed and locked in Asuka in a modified Asuka Lock until Asuka got the rope break.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Grant Taylor struck out former Sox first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets looking following a challenge from Quero in which the call was reversed from a ball to strike three.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
After agents broke the front passenger window to extract him, Mendoza Hernandez drove forward, striking an agent, then rapidly reversed into a federal vehicle parked behind him, causing significant damage, according to the complaint.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversed
Adjective
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School districts across San Diego County are struggling to improve attendance and reverse declines in enrollment.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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And there is a non-FHA reverse second loan available for 55-and-older homeowners who don’t want to lose their low interest rate first mortgage.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the damages award was overturned by an appeals court in 2024, that court gave Sony a partial win by finding that Cox was guilty of contributory copyright infringement—a type of secondary liability for contributing to others’ infringement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The high court overturned that order and directed a lower court to reconsider the case in light of the Louisiana decision.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Things flipped in the second period, with Anaheim outshooting Vegas 17-6, but Hart answered the bell.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Video taken by witnesses at the scene at 87th and South State Street, right off the Dan Ryan Expressway, shows a police squad car with major front-end damage and a black car that is flipped over onto its roof.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The list of 56 sellers whose licenses were revoked includes high-profile cases which played out in court or made headlines in recent years.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Usually, Canipe said, the municipality and the state work out differences and funding isn’t revoked.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Amanda initially pleaded not guilty to her falsifying documents and wire fraud charges, but switched to a guilty plea in October 2021.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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De Cuyper returned to the starting line-up and Kadioglu switched to right-back to cater for Mats Wieffer being ruled out by an ankle injury.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Reversed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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