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as in to overturn
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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as in to flip
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing
when one side of the cleaning cloth gets dirty, just reverse it you can reverse the jacket for a whole new look
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as in reversal
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the party has suffered some major reverses as a result of the corruption scandal
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as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
how could you think I don't like pizza, when it's just the reverse: I love pizza
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as in inverse
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Recent Examples of reverse
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This spring, the Iowa Supreme Court reversed a district court decision that allowed election officials to distribute voter materials in languages other than English.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Quarterback is an isolating and lonely position, despite entire infrastructures reverse-engineered in service of those who play it, to say nothing of the elaborate playbooks created for them.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The company’s reverse takeover completed last month.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Malik Heath’s insane toe-tap grab on the sideline, which was reversed after video replay review, was a massive 37-yard swing for the Packers during the drive.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This spring, the Iowa Supreme Court reversed a district court decision that allowed election officials to distribute voter materials in languages other than English.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Walther will sleep in a forward compartment, and drink water supplied by a Schenker reverse-osmosis water maker.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Quarterback is an isolating and lonely position, despite entire infrastructures reverse-engineered in service of those who play it, to say nothing of the elaborate playbooks created for them.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverse
Verb
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The outcomes for detainees who have been housed at the facility have taken on new significance after an appeals court overturned that earlier ruling, allowing the facility to resume operations.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now 64, Hernandez had been serving his sentence until the recent appeals court decision overturning his conviction in July.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Georgia has emerged as one of the nation’s most pivotal battlegrounds, flipping to President Joe Biden in 2020 and back to Trump in 2024, and delivering Democrats two Senate seats, even as Republicans have held the governor’s mansion for over two decades.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flip-up straw makes for easy sipping, and the lid closes with a snap to prevent accidental leaks.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This swift reversal highlights how rapidly speculative investments can dissipate in a market driven more by hype than by underlying fundamentals.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The same day, the company announced a stunning reversal, shutting down the rebrand and retaining its original branding.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But when the spread narrows or inverts, the opposite happens.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The camera then pans to show the house opposite—where another golden is sitting in the exact same spot in its own yard, staring right back at Copper, but neither crossing the threshold on to the street.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Besides its many uses in cooking, a lavender plant adds fragrance and color wherever it's planted—along a path, beside a patio, or in a pot on your back deck—thanks to a long blooming season.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the only reason Oracle is in this position is down to Ellison’s courting of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, which has allowed his company, previously a distinct back-of-the-pack cloud company, to secure a massive stockpile of top-of-the-line Nvidia GPUs.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oregon State has had an inverse start, winless in their first two games against Cal and Fresno State, the Beavers will be looking to avoid a calamoitous start to the season.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Best Dosage for Absorption Calcium intake and calcium absorption have an inverse relationship.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During an interview with Fox News on Monday, Rubio said that the State Department will not grant visas to those celebrating Kirk’s death, and will revoke visas from those doing so.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States has begun revoking the visas of individuals found celebrating the killing of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Alia Shoaib
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sunday’s setback, Johnson said, occurred in the same affected area but in a new way.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Reverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverse. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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