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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
Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Lipopeptide Serum combines plumping hyaluronic acid with soothing ceramides and age-defying peptides for a hydrating, lightweight formula that reverses fine lines over time and creates the perfect, smooth base.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The drug, which reverses the effects of opioid overdose, has been credited with saving countless lives.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
While stare decisis is a powerful force against the granting of review, the court sometimes revisits and reverses its own precedent.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In some cases, the city reverses them, such as a bike lane that used to be on the same street where Regan was hit.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Naloxone is an over-the-counter medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdose.
—Kaylin Klie, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Fearing the suspect could be overdosing, Cano had administered Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses the effects of opioids.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Totality ends and the process reverses, with the umbra gradually retreating across the lunar surface.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Riley then returned to his vehicle, reverses into the vehicle behind him, drives forward and runs over Barber in the street while fleeing the scene, according to the complaint.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Lipopeptide Serum combines plumping hyaluronic acid with soothing ceramides and age-defying peptides for a hydrating, lightweight formula that reverses fine lines over time and creates the perfect, smooth base.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The drug, which reverses the effects of opioid overdose, has been credited with saving countless lives.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
While stare decisis is a powerful force against the granting of review, the court sometimes revisits and reverses its own precedent.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In some cases, the city reverses them, such as a bike lane that used to be on the same street where Regan was hit.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Naloxone is an over-the-counter medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdose.
—Kaylin Klie, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Fearing the suspect could be overdosing, Cano had administered Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses the effects of opioids.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Totality ends and the process reverses, with the umbra gradually retreating across the lunar surface.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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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If a team successfully overturns a call, the challenge is retained.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The decision immediately overturns the sweeping tariffs that Trump enacted last year on most imports.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because metallic glasses lack a crystalline structure, the magnetic regions inside them can change orientation more easily when the magnetic field flips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Commissioned by the British comedian Paul Smith (no relation to the fashion designer who created his own limited-run Mini), its eye-popping paint flips from blue to bright purple under the workshop’s strip lights.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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The reversals highlights how the world’s biggest energy-importing region is being particularly hard hit by the war in the Middle East and the lack of access to oil and fuel from the Persian Gulf.—
Nicholas Lua,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The last time Newcastle succumbed to three straight top-flight reversals at home was under Steve Bruce in January-February 2021, but Tyneside dependability has been undermined by their defensive issues, with only Wolves (30) and West Ham (27) conceding more on their own turf.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Not only were their engagement rings polar opposites, but the manner in which each proposal went down reflected the differences between Diana and Camilla’s relationships with Charles.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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But while their games have some similarities, their personalities on the court are polar opposites.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Outhouse is one of three highly respected defensive backs at North Crowley.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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If people believe a technology is being built on their backs, the backlash that follows is difficult to reverse.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Department of Investigation in an April 2024 report found fault with how the NYPD, the Department of Transportation and Department of Education issues and revokes parking permits.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among other things, the legislation adds work requirements for able-bodied adults starting in January 2027, revokes Medicaid access to some immigrants, including refugees and people seeking asylum, and checks whether someone is eligible for the program every six months instead of every year.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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So too is a work ethic peers often describe as relentless, paired with a preternatural optimism that keeps him pushing through setbacks.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There was no shortage of setbacks for stocks last week.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Reverses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverses. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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