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as in overturns
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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as in flips
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 reversals
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 opposites
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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Recent Examples of reverses
Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The cycle resembled theoretical versions of a Big Bang followed by a Big Crunch, a scenario in which the universe’s expansion eventually reverses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
No serum reliably reverses what a long-term diet pattern sets in motion.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Daniel’s footage reverses all that.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 June 2026
No state, acting alone, reverses them.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Ethan grudgingly reverses the spell.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Toyota reverses that setup here to provide greater rigidity and better resistance to flex under cornering and braking loads.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
That’s down over 45 percent from its all-time high of over $124,000 on October 7 of last year, and reverses nearly two years of gains since March of 2024.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
David Miliband, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Most of those came on reverses or other wide runs.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The relief partially reverses a trend that took hold after the Iran war began.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The cycle resembled theoretical versions of a Big Bang followed by a Big Crunch, a scenario in which the universe’s expansion eventually reverses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
No serum reliably reverses what a long-term diet pattern sets in motion.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Daniel’s footage reverses all that.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 June 2026
No state, acting alone, reverses them.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Ethan grudgingly reverses the spell.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Toyota reverses that setup here to provide greater rigidity and better resistance to flex under cornering and braking loads.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
That’s down over 45 percent from its all-time high of over $124,000 on October 7 of last year, and reverses nearly two years of gains since March of 2024.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
Noun
The year ahead now promises multiple serious reverses.
—David Miliband, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Most of those came on reverses or other wide runs.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverses
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Here is the four-page temporary injunction order from Lubbock County district court judge Ken Curry that essentially overturns the NCAA's decision and grants Brendan Sorsby eligiblity for the 2026 college football season.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Democrats asked whether that includes federal court orders, and Mullin responded that depends on whether a higher court overturns a ruling.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Impose a possible $10,000 penalty on the parents of anyone under 18 who flips a vehicle.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Bulldogs are currently crushing recruiting flips the way the Diamond Dawgs treat Omaha fastballs.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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For 50 years, the case has generated theories and verdicts and reversals and books and television specials.—
Kate Casey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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The reversals, recoveries, and successes often receive far less coverage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The two are not opposites; the first is what makes the second possible.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The National Rifle Association and cannabis legalization groups, which are often seen as ideological opposites, cheered the ruling together.—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Noun
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To have each other’s backs and support each other, no matter what.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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After breaking through at Brighton under the Italian in 2023, Van Hecke is considered among the best ball-playing centre-backs in the Premier League.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The Netherlands is the only EU country that automatically revokes the citizenship of its nationals in the event of gaining dual nationality with a non-EU country.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Jamie requests an audience with the families and revokes their letters of banishment.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After several players, including Addison Barger and Anthony Santander, dealt with setbacks, Daulton Varsho recently left a game with left wrist discomfort, adding to the team's woes.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Retirement often arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, triggered by health setbacks or corporate downsizing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Reverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverses. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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