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as in to overturn
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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as in to flip
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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as in reversal
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the party has suffered some major reverses as a result of the corruption scandal
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as in opposite
something that is as different as possible from something else
how could you think I don't like pizza, when it's just the reverse: I love pizza
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as in inverse
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Recent Examples of reverse
Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
Though previous omni-rides have been controlled by twist-grips – where the left controls forward/reverse motion and the right tips left or right – Bruton has taken on viewer suggestions and opted for joysticks at the handlebar of this project.
—New Atlas, 15 July 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The department is also proposing to reverse a 2024 rule that protected migrant farmworkers from retaliation for activities such as filing a complaint, testifying or participating in an investigation, hearing or proceeding.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Not just screens and reverses and handoffs out of the backfield, either.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
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Verb
At sentencing, Davis gave up the right to seek a reverse waiver, which would have offered him a chance to have his case moved to juvenile court, where more emphasis is placed on age-appropriate programming and punishments.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
Though previous omni-rides have been controlled by twist-grips – where the left controls forward/reverse motion and the right tips left or right – Bruton has taken on viewer suggestions and opted for joysticks at the handlebar of this project.
—New Atlas, 15 July 2025
Noun
The administration has reversed its position that Haiti is a dangerous place, saying conditions have improved.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The department is also proposing to reverse a 2024 rule that protected migrant farmworkers from retaliation for activities such as filing a complaint, testifying or participating in an investigation, hearing or proceeding.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Adjective
In reverse, Clemson fans may grow up with Notre Dame occupying similar real estate to Georgia.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Not just screens and reverses and handoffs out of the backfield, either.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverse
Verb
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Six appealed their disqualifications but none of the disqualifications were overturned, the NYPD said in court papers.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has called on the Supreme Court to reject an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her conviction.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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This meal actually earned high marks for flavor and texture, but there was one big problem: The heating instructions for this meal ask you to flip the steak halfway through the cooking process.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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To flip the script, more young people must be able to identify and access the skills to participate in a digital and green economy.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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What followed the takeover can only be described as a total reversal of the progress made in the country during the twenty years of the Afghan Republic, and the return of terror.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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For President Donald Trump, whose political career has benefited from voter anxiety over Washington elites, the health of his predecessor and the riches of Wall Street, the past week offered a reversal of fortune.—
Josh Wingrove,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Best known for playing whatever the opposite of a manic pixie dream girl is on The Bear, Gordon is particularly good at giving you someone who takes the idea of desperate times requiring desperate measures, and maybe a manic episode or two, to extremes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Really the opposite of the Biden administration entirely.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Noun
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At this point, the defensive back remains a free agent and seems motivated by his former team to get back out on the field and make an impact.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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From there, Glenn climbed the ladder, progressing from assistant defensive backs coach for the Browns to defensive backs coach for the Saints, to Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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As Blurton explains it, in the strength world, load and velocity often have an inverse relationship.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Pictured here is an inverse head-and-shoulders formation that dates all the way back to the start of 2025.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Ogles’ comments come as the Trump Administration has signed executive orders in an attempt to eliminate DEI programs, in addition to revoking the student visas of international students at universities throughout the country.—
Ruben Montoya,
The Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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The call for ideas also follows the department’s decision just one day earlier to revoke $4 billion in funding from California’s high-speed rail project.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
17 July 2025
Noun
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In the late 2000s, Erdogan started secret talks with the PKK leadership in Oslo, in coordination with Ocalan, which faced sabotage and setbacks, but eventually led to a ceasefire by the PKK in 2013.—
Ragip Soylu,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Greene was supposed to make a rehab start but suffered a setback with his groin and back injury.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Reverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverse. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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