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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
What makes the current moment so striking is that the drift now appears to be reversing, cautiously and without the overexuberance that defined the post-WTO era.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
In December, a federal appeals court allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, reversing a lower court ruling that had deemed it unlawful.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Use warmer bedding, rugs, socks, and smart airflow (like reversing ceiling fans) to stay cozy.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Unit case volumes also rose by 1% in North America, reversing several quarters of flat or declining sales.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
After decades of debate, discussion and disinformation, these Olympic Games are featuring cartwheels, handstands and — yes — the backflip in figure skating, reversing one of the sport’s most controversial rules.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Some of these initiatives would include cutting taxes on wages under $100,000, free child care, Medicare for All and reversing tariffs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
No final decision on whether to get rid of the all-electric 718s has been made, according to Bloomberg, though even if the company does decide not to go all-electric with the 718, there’s nothing stopping it from reversing itself just as quickly in the future.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
There would be considerable historical irony if the court decides to use the 14th Amendment to provide the legal cover for reversing a generation of Black political progress in the South.
—Robert D. Bland, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
In December, a federal appeals court allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, reversing a lower court ruling that had deemed it unlawful.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Use warmer bedding, rugs, socks, and smart airflow (like reversing ceiling fans) to stay cozy.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Unit case volumes also rose by 1% in North America, reversing several quarters of flat or declining sales.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
After decades of debate, discussion and disinformation, these Olympic Games are featuring cartwheels, handstands and — yes — the backflip in figure skating, reversing one of the sport’s most controversial rules.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Some of these initiatives would include cutting taxes on wages under $100,000, free child care, Medicare for All and reversing tariffs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
No final decision on whether to get rid of the all-electric 718s has been made, according to Bloomberg, though even if the company does decide not to go all-electric with the 718, there’s nothing stopping it from reversing itself just as quickly in the future.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
There would be considerable historical irony if the court decides to use the 14th Amendment to provide the legal cover for reversing a generation of Black political progress in the South.
—Robert D. Bland, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversing
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Enacting government reforms like congressional term limits, banning stock trading and overturning citizens united would make congress members more accountable to the people and less likely to play partisan games to appease special interest groups.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Barcelona first entered the top eight on the hour-mark after overturning a one-goal deficit against Copenhagen, while Manchester City took a two-goal lead within half an hour at home to Galatasaray.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Years of kitchen use and page-flipping transform a book into a genre fixture.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Others lay on the hardwood floor, flipping through picture books.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Educators who encourage or help students leave class could be reported to the State Board for Educator Certification, which has the final determination on revoking an educator’s license, according to the guidance.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Martinko recommends hanging a paper calendar on your wall, switching to a paper planner, and writing out grocery lists and meal plans in lieu of turning to your digital device.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the phase two trial, patients started on weekly injections of the drug for 12 weeks before switching to once-monthly dosing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Reversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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