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
The result for Minnesota was a reversion to its harassing, hit-first defense.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Even if asking for rights reversion becomes more prevalent, that perk would likely be reserved for the most exceptional filmmakers.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
After a modest start to 2025, Friday’s results marked a reversion towards the judging of old.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The market declines look more like a reversion to the Fed.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Even if asking for rights reversion becomes more prevalent, that perk would likely be reserved for the most exceptional filmmakers.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
After a modest start to 2025, Friday’s results marked a reversion towards the judging of old.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The market declines look more like a reversion to the Fed.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversion
regression
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Virgin is, as its name suggests, a purposeful regression, a return to youthful possibility.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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Barring a regression — or a late-season surge from someone else — these two should be neck and neck.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Reversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversion. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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