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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
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.
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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
Unlike in Iowa, residents from other parts of the country moved to Ohio and Michigan, reversing trends in those states.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Many companies, including Target, have been burned in recent years by taking and later reversing positions on social issues.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The Dow’s rally of more than 300 points yesterday pushed it into positive territory for the week, reversing Tuesday’s sell-off.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Traffic deaths in Colorado increased in 2025, reversing a decline in recent years, with about one in three deaths related to impaired driving, according to state data released Thursday.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Unlike in Iowa, residents from other parts of the country moved to Ohio and Michigan, reversing trends in those states.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Many companies, including Target, have been burned in recent years by taking and later reversing positions on social issues.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The Dow’s rally of more than 300 points yesterday pushed it into positive territory for the week, reversing Tuesday’s sell-off.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Traffic deaths in Colorado increased in 2025, reversing a decline in recent years, with about one in three deaths related to impaired driving, according to state data released Thursday.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversing
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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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Francesca Nadin of Prisoners for Palestine said the hunger strikers’ case – and growing support for overturning the ban on Palestine Action – reflect intensifying public concern over the right to free speech.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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In an industry built on the constant churn of buying and flipping companies for a profit, Vestar’s future is in question.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The stock has been choppy all Wednesday, flipping between gains and losses.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention convened the task force after revoking fireworks licenses held by Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks, the other company based at the same Esparto property.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Darial Fernandez said his team is revoking permits obtained through fraud.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s why many nail enthusiasts are switching to at-home mani-pedis — and turning it into a 2026 beauty trend.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Aztecs had been switching the point guard-center ball screens, which put guards on 6-9 bouncy Nevada forward Elijah Price under the basket.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Reversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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