as in to return
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
after the national emergency had passed, the political parties abandoned their shotgun unity and reverted to their partisan squabbling
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Recent Examples of revert
My makeup routine hasn’t completely reverted.
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Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
But after the last-minute rule change, reverting back to 120, the 49ers were able to get to 109, leaving 11 spots on the table.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Laranjo will be tasked with the directing finances as the company attempts to revert sliding sales and poor economic performance.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Current New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver spoke to MLB insiders Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on their podcast and revealed his willingness to revert back to a starting pitcher for the right team and situation.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
But after the last-minute rule change, reverting back to 120, the 49ers were able to get to 109, leaving 11 spots on the table.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Laranjo will be tasked with the directing finances as the company attempts to revert sliding sales and poor economic performance.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Current New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver spoke to MLB insiders Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on their podcast and revealed his willingness to revert back to a starting pitcher for the right team and situation.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revert
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One such star who is already confirmed to return is Kittle.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to Netflix, Emma Hernan, Chrishell, Chelsea Lazkani, Alanna Gold, Mary Bonnet, Amanza Smith, and Bre Tiesi are among those returning, in addition to brokers Jason and Brett Oppenheim.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Revert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revert. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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