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as in overturning
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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as in flipping
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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Recent Examples of reversing
When reversing his other convictions, the high court affirmed his conviction for influencing a witness.
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CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
After Bondi refused to release the files in July 2025, reversing her previous promises, Congress voted nearly unanimously in a rare show of bipartisan agreement to require the DOJ to release the files to the public.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
New data, however, suggests that trend could be reversing, as more consumers opt for bold, expressive paint choices.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Picking up the pieces, again Legendary Italian player Gennaro Gattuso took over as Italy’s manager last year, tasked with reversing the bad run.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The key distinction, however, is that in 2025, elevated volatility was short-lived — lasting just those two months — before completely reversing, with May marking the start of one of the most consistent uptrends in years.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The referendum, the avenue for reversing the gerrymandered map in the upcoming election, would have to go through one of the map’s biggest supporters.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Astronomers caught a comet in the act of reversing its spin.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Mayor Mamdani has once wisely again overruled Candidate Mamdani, reversing a brash and reckless campaign promise with the sober reality of governing, this one on the CityFHEPS housing voucher program.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
After Bondi refused to release the files in July 2025, reversing her previous promises, Congress voted nearly unanimously in a rare show of bipartisan agreement to require the DOJ to release the files to the public.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
New data, however, suggests that trend could be reversing, as more consumers opt for bold, expressive paint choices.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Picking up the pieces, again Legendary Italian player Gennaro Gattuso took over as Italy’s manager last year, tasked with reversing the bad run.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The key distinction, however, is that in 2025, elevated volatility was short-lived — lasting just those two months — before completely reversing, with May marking the start of one of the most consistent uptrends in years.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The referendum, the avenue for reversing the gerrymandered map in the upcoming election, would have to go through one of the map’s biggest supporters.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Astronomers caught a comet in the act of reversing its spin.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Mayor Mamdani has once wisely again overruled Candidate Mamdani, reversing a brash and reckless campaign promise with the sober reality of governing, this one on the CityFHEPS housing voucher program.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversing
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That is why the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs brought an immediate sense of relief.—
Serena Sato,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2026
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It's become a cornerstone of public school policy nationwide, but is being called into question again, and, with a stronger conservative majority on the Court than in 1982, overturning the ruling could radically reshape public education.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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After flipping two seats in a state legislature special election last week, Democrats in the Sunshine State are looking to build on that momentum and gain an edge on the GOP with voter registration.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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The case that almost wasn’t A March 2023 Cal-OSHA investigation found that the employer bypassed a safety device, making flipping the potentially deadly switch easier.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The British government responded in February by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The administration has also put a restriction on the number of foreign nationals who can enter the country by revoking or denying tourist visas, as well as increasing immigration fees.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, those aforementioned adjustments included making spaghetti bolognese for Harry while his mother enjoyed Sole Florentine, and, sometimes, switching up the menu completely when a friend joined them for lunch at Kensington Palace.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, in a rare but spot-on appearance, newcomer Kam Patterson appeared as Paapa Essiedu’s code-switching Professor Snape in HBO’s new Harry Potter TV reboot.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Reversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversing. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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