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Recent Examples of switcheroo
To have eight minutes of jokes also function as the setup for one big fat switcheroo is rare, impressive, and difficult to orchestrate.
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John Roy, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
Reeves, Rogen, and Ansari, post-switcheroo.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Last week was a mixed bag of untimely injuries, the ole switcheroo and just some men underperforming.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This switcheroo has puzzled many scientists.
—Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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John Roy, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
Reeves, Rogen, and Ansari, post-switcheroo.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Last week was a mixed bag of untimely injuries, the ole switcheroo and just some men underperforming.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This switcheroo has puzzled many scientists.
—Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for switcheroo
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Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a turnabout-is-fair-play moment, a Sparty fan showed during a break of the Wolverines’ game was treated with equal disdain.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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These stylish flip-flops will take you from cobblestoned streets to a beach club to a beautiful, five-course SeaDream dinner.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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For example, the reliable Old Navy flip-flops are still a go-to for a reason --they're affordable, easy and perfect for everything from pool days to quick errands.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in classic O’Brien fashion, the sincerity turned out to be a bait and switch that gave rise to a bit of absurdist flight of fancy.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Everything was back to normal by the end of the episode, but this was anything but a mere bait and switch.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The vessel originally performed a U-turn near Larak and Qeshm islands before executing a second about-face to resume its inbound course.—
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani’s also done an about-face on the city’s rental assistance program, CityFHEPs, angering progressive allies.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The catalyst for the turnaround in risk sentiment seems to be a hope that a diplomatic solution remains on the table.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, Garza received a sideline inbounds pass from Banton and, looking to capitalize on a 2-for-1 opportunity, chucked up a turnaround three with 21 seconds on the shot clock.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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This volte-face was not just about electoral politics.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Kremlin has denied any such request was made, which tells you something about how Moscow views the optics of this diplomatic volte-face.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The par-3 16th is famous for Woods hitting that pitch that made a U-turn at the top of the slope, hung on the edge of the cup and dropped during his 2005 victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Yonkers Police, there was a minor collision between an MTA bus and a second vehicle as the bus attempted a U-turn, and both drivers got out of their vehicles.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Since around 2022, dioceses across the country have reported a reversal of that trend, with growing numbers of Americans — particularly Millennials and Gen Z — choosing to join the Catholic Church.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the year, the mayor and the Regional Task Force on Homelessness have touted various statistics that show a reversal in the long trend of a growing unhoused population.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Switcheroo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/switcheroo. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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