as in converse
formal + technical
something that is formed by inverting something else
the inverse of your argument
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as in reverse
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Recent Examples of inverse
Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
But the inverse is also true: There’s a reason the head coach is solidified in the job.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The passage makes a political point, of course, but the implausibility of its gender reversal is also very funny; readers recognize just how common the inverse scenario is.
—Nicolás Medina Mora, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The inverse of falling Teletubbies and deniable Seig heils might look like a sincere attempt to meet the moment.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
But the inverse is also true: There’s a reason the head coach is solidified in the job.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
All remaining picks outside of the top four are determined by inverse order of record of the lottery teams.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The passage makes a political point, of course, but the implausibility of its gender reversal is also very funny; readers recognize just how common the inverse scenario is.
—Nicolás Medina Mora, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inverse
Noun
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is designed with four large, leaf-like blades that move in three speeds—also in reverse directions—and look straight out of the tropics.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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International agreements such as the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions establish global standards that directly affect American companies’ ability to market products abroad and manage reverse logistics and material recovery.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That shows the family is teaching empathy, mutual respect, and emotional intelligence—precisely the opposite of what the uncle accused them of lacking.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s the opposite of what this administration does.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Where Is The Best Place To Store Flour? Many of us dump our flour into counter containers or seal it in a zip-top bag in the pantry, but is that truly the best way to store it?—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Catch up quick: The European Union announced $28 billion in counter tariffs Wednesday in response to Trump's levies on steel and aluminum, escalating the global trade war.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The context seemed to offer proof of William Blake’s adage: Without contraries is no progression.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Dec. 2024
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Anyone still out on new ownership is just a contrary a this point.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
29 July 2024
Adjective
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The first two-thirds of Season 1 focused on the antagonistic relationship between Langdon and Santos.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Malicious hackers and antagonistic countries can already recognize and exploit vulnerabilities in threat detection models using AI agents.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kraft noted that the coin's obverse was identical to the 1806 British coinage, while the reverse was unique to the Bahamas.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The obverse features a portrait of Lady Liberty, while the reverse showcases an eagle encircled by a wreath.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Inverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inverse. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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