as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters
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Recent Examples of about-faces
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The video then about-faces towards a utopia where people have toed the left-wing climate change line and saved the planet.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
As Alexandra Plakias has noted, philosophical about-faces should not scandalize us; they should be honored.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Chapek chapter and previous succession about-faces that saw presumed heirs-apparent like Tom Staggs leave the company were blemishes on Iger’s otherwise strong record.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The video then about-faces towards a utopia where people have toed the left-wing climate change line and saved the planet.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
As Alexandra Plakias has noted, philosophical about-faces should not scandalize us; they should be honored.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for about-faces
Noun
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His tenure has been marked by internal tension, policy reversals and a lack of clear direction right as Britain faces enormous challenges.—
Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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On the right, Bianco and Hilton argue for dramatic reversals of signature Democratic policies — from ending sanctuary protections to rolling back climate regulations — contending that bold, partisan realignment in Sacramento is necessary to address crime, energy prices, and housing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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There are still times Stokes reverts back to his worst tendencies on the basketball court.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Democrats currently hold a 6-5 edge, and the new map will hold until the process reverts back to a bipartisan redistricting commission after the 2030 Census.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lee instead pivots to a 2023 bribery scandal that has nothing to do with the engineering, fire codes or testing protocols that govern these facilities.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Mazin’s script is shakiest when the action pivots to the village.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fight will be contested at welterweight, and White did not clarify how many rounds the bout would be contested at.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Canyon Ranch Tucson rounds out the list with a dedicated cold plunge pool inside its larger holistic wellness programming.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, however, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Repair damaged window screens, and install door sweeps on exterior doors to help keep them out, Rockwell says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The turn toward eveningness begins around age 10, peaks in the late teenage years (around 19 to 21-years old), and then gradually reverses.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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After the solstice, the sun reverses course and begins to shift back to the north.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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This time, the path of totality begins in Siberia, crosses eastern Greenland and western Iceland, then arcs across northern Spain, before ending in the Mediterranean.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Levy arcs his character’s growing exasperation in a way that’s funny, if somewhat limited.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The documentary directed by Maxence Voiseux bows in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar, alongside fictional titles including Butterfly Jam, Atonement, and Clarissa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The film bows in Berlin’s Perspectives section.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“About-faces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about-faces. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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