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Recent Examples of vice versa
As part of the regional consolidation, offices in distant counties could now answer calls and schedule appointments for Jean’s office, and vice versa.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
When wind or solar generation slows in Sardinia, for example, electricity from the mainland can fill in the gap, and vice versa.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
So the energy industry famously was at odds with the last administration, and vice versa.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
When wind or solar generation slows in Sardinia, for example, electricity from the mainland can fill in the gap, and vice versa.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
So the energy industry famously was at odds with the last administration, and vice versa.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vice versa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vice versa
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Indianapolis hosts the Combine every year, which means each February its downtown briefly becomes the world capital for strong-jawed men in athleisure who could be described as broad, brawny, buff, burly, built, boxy, or otherwise physically notable.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Proctor, conversely, was pegged as a late first-rounder due to concerns about his weight and inconsistent technique despite his apparent strength and athleticism.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Or some might be in the right place at the right time and get too much credit for success, or, conversely, get blamed for being unable to fix an unfixable company.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Chinese purchase commitments tend to be inversely correlated with how loudly they are announced.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Bond prices and yields move inversely.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Electrostatic forces occur when oppositely charged particles interact with each other.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2019
Adverb
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Clearing cold cases in 2026 Every law enforcement agency across the country reports crime and investigation statistics to the federal government differently, making calculating the number of cold cases solved each year exceedingly difficult.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Growing up with dyslexia, the 19-year-old from Jacksonville learned early to see the world differently and overcome challenges many classmates never faced.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Vice versa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vice%20versa. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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