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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
Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The guidance, which offers a new interpretation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, reverses policies advanced under former President Joe Biden that sought to empower states to expand protections for people with medical debt.
—CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The move, which reverses part of its pandemic-era policy tightening, could slightly ease long-term borrowing costs.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The guidance, which offers a new interpretation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, reverses policies advanced under former President Joe Biden that sought to empower states to expand protections for people with medical debt.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The Interior Department announcement reverses moves by former President Joe Biden's administration to restrict drilling there.
—Nichola Groom, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This measurement, Gilberton says, reverses the conventional belief that East Crestone is the sub-summit of Crestone Peak.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
After getting locked up on the first pick-and-roll of the possession, Harper reverses the ball to Kornet and immediately points to wing Devin Vassell to set up a potential dribble handoff.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Once cargo is secured, the system reverses the sequence to prepare for flight.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
This decision reverses a previous stance after two federal judges ruled against withholding the funds.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The guidance, which offers a new interpretation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, reverses policies advanced under former President Joe Biden that sought to empower states to expand protections for people with medical debt.
—CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The move, which reverses part of its pandemic-era policy tightening, could slightly ease long-term borrowing costs.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The guidance, which offers a new interpretation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, reverses policies advanced under former President Joe Biden that sought to empower states to expand protections for people with medical debt.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The Interior Department announcement reverses moves by former President Joe Biden's administration to restrict drilling there.
—Nichola Groom, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This measurement, Gilberton says, reverses the conventional belief that East Crestone is the sub-summit of Crestone Peak.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
After getting locked up on the first pick-and-roll of the possession, Harper reverses the ball to Kornet and immediately points to wing Devin Vassell to set up a potential dribble handoff.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Once cargo is secured, the system reverses the sequence to prepare for flight.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Verb
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Helm topples trees, uproots crops, overturns feed stacks, steals loose blankets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The ruling overturns only one of two lower court decisions to block the deployment of the National Guard in Portland, and because a second decision is still in force, troops can’t immediately be mobilized.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The new film, which opens in theaters this weekend, flips the script by casting a Yautja as the protagonist for a change.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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No matter its record during the regular season, the Central High School football team traditionally flips a switch come playoff time in November.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In truth, the patriots’ path to victory was a near decade-long slog characterized by a string of strange bedfellows, strained alliances, and dramatic reversals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, Solomon noted that such reversals were a normal feature of long-term bull markets, noting that the investment bank’s standing advice to clients remains to stay invested and review portfolio allocation, not attempt to time markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The two powerhouses were political opposites but became friends and cut deals.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Atmospheric principles and folktales, spirit and substance, opposites and inversions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their images were broadcast widely on Venezuelan television, face down with their arms tied behind their backs.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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For his latest Max Mara collection, Griffiths designed many looks with bare backs demarcated with harness-like arrangements of black elastic straps.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The budget law, which funds several of the president's priorities, including tax cuts to wealthy Americans and border security, revokes refugees' access to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, starting in October 2026.—
Renuka Rayasam,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Disbarment, which revokes a lawyer's license to practice law, is the most severe professional sanction for attorneys.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The novel borrows from Englund’s experience, the setbacks and the thrills, and also draws from conversations with Dana Fares, another local professional actress who spent time in Hollywood.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Chet Holmgren, the big man who showed his immense value in their title run last season after enduring years of health setbacks, is 23.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Reverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverses. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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