as in regression
the act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior
after the birth of his baby brother, the toddler temporarily underwent a kind of reversion, acting like a baby himself
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Recent Examples of reversion
However, amid reversion of funds and future fiscal changes, locations like The Hive become necessary for community strengthening, engagement and hope.
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Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
Another reversion that, for now, seems ill-advised is pairing Samus up with other characters.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
But further study is needed to understand the benefit of this transformation — and why the reversion is occurring in the first place, Jozwiak said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Is this Rick’s fresh start, or a reversion to his old ways?
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
Another reversion that, for now, seems ill-advised is pairing Samus up with other characters.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
But further study is needed to understand the benefit of this transformation — and why the reversion is occurring in the first place, Jozwiak said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Is this Rick’s fresh start, or a reversion to his old ways?
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversion
regression
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Alas, the Clippers continued their extreme regression to the mean and formally passed the Portland Trail Blazers in the West standings.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Concerns about his height (6-foot-1-inch), regression in 2025 and arm overconfidence are valid.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Reversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversion. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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