as in reversion
the act or an instance of returning to a usually worse state or condition
She discussed some ways to help avoid a relapse after quitting smoking. After a long period of cancer remission, he suffered a relapse.
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as in to revert
to return to a usually worse state or condition
After a few good months of keeping their rooms clean, the kids relapsed into their old untidy habits.
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Recent Examples of relapse
Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2023, her mom was dealing with a cancer relapse that had progressed into her spine.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Esther Kang, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
A day after arriving at the facility, Cartwright relapsed, according to a complaint provided to McClatchy News.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Following his first two relapses at HealthRight’s detox facility, he was transferred to a men’s residential treatment building, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2023, her mom was dealing with a cancer relapse that had progressed into her spine.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
During the second part of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 reunion, the sisters provided an update on how the former reality star was faring after relapsing into her alcohol addiction.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
A day after arriving at the facility, Cartwright relapsed, according to a complaint provided to McClatchy News.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relapse
Noun
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The result for Minnesota was a reversion to its harassing, hit-first defense.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Even if asking for rights reversion becomes more prevalent, that perk would likely be reserved for the most exceptional filmmakers.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Omen gets a change reverted from a few patches ago which should stop dead allies spectating Omen being able to see through nearsights, while the really annoying issue where Vyse could no longer use Arc Rose for the remainder of the round if it was placed too close to the spike has also been solved.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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However, Netflix has rarely allowed users to revert, and doing so usually requires a workaround rather than an official means of doing so.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Here's a breakdown and a look at which can still win all four of them The Athletic’s Chelsea correspondents, Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, had one of their cosy chats to talk about some of the issues surrounding the final.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The failure to adequately cover Biden’s decline points to a broader breakdown that has a simple explanation.—
Becket Adams,
National Review,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The importance of this is that as an additional named insured the HOA would be notified by the insurer if the homeowner’s insurance lapsed or was canceled.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Musk is expected to step back from his role once his 130-day period has lapsed, people familiar with the matter said earlier this month.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Notably, stocks hit their April low when betting odds of recession were at their highest.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But for Trump’s opponents, the economic news since Inauguration Day has been one setback after another, and talk of a recession has been a constant theme.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Yet Vardy took his early setbacks and used them to become one of the most resilient players in history.—
Ciarán McArdle,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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By all accounts, there has been no setback in his return from the elbow inflammation that has sidelined him since mid-March.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Father killed in Laguna Beach crash while teaching his 15-year-old daughter how to drive, police say.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Near the start of their senior years in 1951, three of Jennings’ close friends, including two mutual friends of Atkinson, died in a vehicle crash in Santa Barbara.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, rural hospitals — already on the brink of collapse — will close their doors, leaving entire communities without access to emergency care.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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There were also signs of lung collapse and fluid buildup (edema).—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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“Relapse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relapse. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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