as in to return
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
after the national emergency had passed, the political parties abandoned their shotgun unity and reverted to their partisan squabbling
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Recent Examples of revert
The final rule reverts the industry to standards first established in 2012 by the Obama administration that have reduced mercury emissions by nearly 90%.
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Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The decision effectively reverts regulations to those set in 2012 by the Obama administration.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
That’s been standard ever since, but for Season 50, the series is reverting back to the live finale, which is why the sweepstakes might be uniquely appealing for fans.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Eisenlauer suggested the home could easily convert to apartments, become a working base for a corporation, or revert back to a domestic residence inspired by its early years.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The decision effectively reverts regulations to those set in 2012 by the Obama administration.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
That’s been standard ever since, but for Season 50, the series is reverting back to the live finale, which is why the sweepstakes might be uniquely appealing for fans.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Eisenlauer suggested the home could easily convert to apartments, become a working base for a corporation, or revert back to a domestic residence inspired by its early years.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revert
return
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During the 10 month time jump between season one and season two, Langdon went to rehab and has been working The 12 Steps in order to return the Pitt, including making amends with the people he's harmed.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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The biggest news of the offseason — besides the signing of Auburn WR Cam Coleman — was the left tackle returning for another season.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Revert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revert. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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