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as in overturning
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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as in flipping
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 reversing
Some of these initiatives would include cutting taxes on wages under $100,000, free child care, Medicare for All and reversing tariffs.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
No final decision on whether to get rid of the all-electric 718s has been made, according to Bloomberg, though even if the company does decide not to go all-electric with the 718, there’s nothing stopping it from reversing itself just as quickly in the future.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
There would be considerable historical irony if the court decides to use the 14th Amendment to provide the legal cover for reversing a generation of Black political progress in the South.
—Robert D. Bland, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Standing up for women’s rights is increasingly sensitive in China where the government views feminism as disruptive, especially as officials push women toward more traditional roles in hopes of reversing falling birthrates.
—New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
This week, Rodriguez signed a law overhauling the nation's oil sector, opening it to privatization and reversing a core policy of the socialist government that has ruled Venezuela for more than two decades.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
However, developments such as the Vanguard announcement appear to be reversing that trajectory.
—Matthew Kayser, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But now policymakers are questioning that position and even reversing course.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This insidious development is reversing at double speed the process of self-reinforcement—the hiring of original and distinctive talent and the building of reputations for competence and probity—that brings institutions their authority.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
No final decision on whether to get rid of the all-electric 718s has been made, according to Bloomberg, though even if the company does decide not to go all-electric with the 718, there’s nothing stopping it from reversing itself just as quickly in the future.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
There would be considerable historical irony if the court decides to use the 14th Amendment to provide the legal cover for reversing a generation of Black political progress in the South.
—Robert D. Bland, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Standing up for women’s rights is increasingly sensitive in China where the government views feminism as disruptive, especially as officials push women toward more traditional roles in hopes of reversing falling birthrates.
—New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
This week, Rodriguez signed a law overhauling the nation's oil sector, opening it to privatization and reversing a core policy of the socialist government that has ruled Venezuela for more than two decades.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
However, developments such as the Vanguard announcement appear to be reversing that trajectory.
—Matthew Kayser, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But now policymakers are questioning that position and even reversing course.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This insidious development is reversing at double speed the process of self-reinforcement—the hiring of original and distinctive talent and the building of reputations for competence and probity—that brings institutions their authority.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversing
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Barcelona first entered the top eight on the hour-mark after overturning a one-goal deficit against Copenhagen, while Manchester City took a two-goal lead within half an hour at home to Galatasaray.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Taking an unprecedented approach to using the relatively novel Congressional Review Act, the House voted 214-208 in favor of overturning a 20-year mining moratorium that was established in 2023.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
21 Jan. 2026
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On the other side of the aisle, a crowded field of Democratic candidates has already emerged in the hope of flipping the seat in the general election.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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In down-ballot state races, the shifts have been even wider, with Democrats flipping eight state legislative seats across five states and Republicans flipping none.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Educators who encourage or help students leave class could be reported to the State Board for Educator Certification, which has the final determination on revoking an educator’s license, according to the guidance.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Martinko recommends hanging a paper calendar on your wall, switching to a paper planner, and writing out grocery lists and meal plans in lieu of turning to your digital device.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the phase two trial, patients started on weekly injections of the drug for 12 weeks before switching to once-monthly dosing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Reversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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