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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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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson disagreed with the court overturning Murdaugh's convictions.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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What has happened is that SpaceX is the first of a growing number of companies that are overturning and replacing the business models that have dominated the space sector since the beginning.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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The best Survivor 50 moment has to be Devens in his pure boyhood joy flipping MrBeast's coin.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Kean is one of dozens of House Republicans Democrats are targeting in hopes of flipping control of the chamber.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 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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Thomas and Immenschuh believe in continuously switching up the merchandise so returning customers always have something new to find and to attract new shoppers.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Lower-wage workers still see the biggest gains with switching jobs, even though pay increases for Gen Z hoppers have declined by 20% since Q1 2022.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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“Reversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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