as in again
just the opposite being true
she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets
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Recent Examples of conversely
These experiences have conversely taught me that appreciation alone is not enough to ensure the long-term support of our nursing workforce.
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Christopher O’Connor, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The Veyron, conversely, reclined.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Grier, conversely, would often defer to the wishes of others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
And conversely, the billboard leases will be terminated if the project fails to move ahead.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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Christopher O’Connor, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The Veyron, conversely, reclined.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Grier, conversely, would often defer to the wishes of others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
And conversely, the billboard leases will be terminated if the project fails to move ahead.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversely
again
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Duren shoved Diabate’s face, and despite people on both sides trying to alleviate the tension, the usually mild-mannered Diabate kept trying to find Duren again.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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In December, Mulready again referenced the investigation of roof claims in a press release responding to the attorney general’s State Farm intervention.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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