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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
Washington can play at least a small role in reversing negative health trends by providing services to those who may otherwise be unable to afford and access health care or food.
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Sam Raus, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Four years later, an overwhelming majority of California voters approved Proposition 36, reversing a 2014 change that had commuted some nonviolent felonies to misdemeanors.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Still, there is some evidence in the latest Education Scorecard that academic performance is reversing its downward trend.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Now, that current is reversing.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The plan is the latest attempt to extend the Treasure Valley east toward Mountain Home, reversing its historic growth down the Boise River toward Oregon.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
By reversing the direction of the exhaust, rockets can also be used to slow the ship down.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Xabi Alonso has been tasked with reversing that in 2026-27 and beyond.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The retailer's stock lost about 4%, reversing earlier gains.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Sam Raus, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Four years later, an overwhelming majority of California voters approved Proposition 36, reversing a 2014 change that had commuted some nonviolent felonies to misdemeanors.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Still, there is some evidence in the latest Education Scorecard that academic performance is reversing its downward trend.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Now, that current is reversing.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The plan is the latest attempt to extend the Treasure Valley east toward Mountain Home, reversing its historic growth down the Boise River toward Oregon.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
By reversing the direction of the exhaust, rockets can also be used to slow the ship down.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Xabi Alonso has been tasked with reversing that in 2026-27 and beyond.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The retailer's stock lost about 4%, reversing earlier gains.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversing
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That includes overturning a decades-old decision that had given regulators an advantage in court and stripping another agency of a major tool in fighting securities fraud.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson disagreed with the court overturning Murdaugh's convictions.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The evening concluded with graduates receiving their diplomas before flipping their tassels and tossing their caps into the air to celebrate the start of their next chapter.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The entire lighting system can be neutralized by flipping a single switch, obliterating all visibility except for a spotlight on the enemy’s crotch.—
Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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The two-week restraining order prohibits the defendants from ordering the flag down and from revoking the group's permit because of the flag.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Under current law, the process for revoking driving privileges in Michigan is not based on one's age, but on one's driving ability and any violation history.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Later switching to the Chicago Sports Network, King became beloved as a studio analyst.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Yung-Shin Kung said that CTAs had captured the rally in precious metals, primarily silver and gold, at the beginning of the year, before switching to industrial metals that are poised to benefit from AI infrastructure investment and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Reversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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