1
as in reverse
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal
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as in turnaround
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
parents need to be consistent in their discipline policy, as reversals will only undermine the whole process
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Recent Examples of reversal
Prior to Trump's tariff reversal on Canadian goods, Denney said Decor Rest signaled a willingness to cover an increase in tariffs for around six months.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The new rule reversal comes under the new leadership of Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who in a Jan. 9 statement, vowed to lure back customers, lift sales, and more.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The plaintiffs filed petitions with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to review the reversal.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
After a series of back-and-forth reversals, Cena hit yet another AA, but Punk incredibly kicked out again.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The new rule reversal comes under the new leadership of Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who in a Jan. 9 statement, vowed to lure back customers, lift sales, and more.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The plaintiffs filed petitions with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to review the reversal.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
After a series of back-and-forth reversals, Cena hit yet another AA, but Punk incredibly kicked out again.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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In reverse, Clemson fans may grow up with Notre Dame occupying similar real estate to Georgia.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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More than 80 years ago, the crew of the USS New Orleans, having been hit by a Japanese torpedo and losing scores of sailors, performed hasty repairs with coconut logs, before a 1,800-mile voyage across the Pacific in reverse.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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That’s fine for now from a pure numbers standpoint as the Browns are counting on their defense to spark a turnaround in 2025.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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If the brand is faltering, lean into a fresh start and focus on the past turnarounds a successor achieved.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Most people let setbacks crush them, replaying the pain on repeat while missing the hidden power of learning from them.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Chelsea has avoided major injury setbacks through its first five games.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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That denial was corroborated by Secret Service documents, the report found.—
July 13,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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In the newest chapter in the struggle to preserve Oak Flat, currently a campground about 60 miles east of Phoenix, grassroots group Apache Stronghold asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its past denial and agree to hear what many religious leaders call a pivotal religious rights case.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Ukrainians have felt stunned by the Trump administration's turnabout on Ukraine.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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That’s a turnabout for the governor, who had mentioned those communities last year and in other previous statements recognizing the shooting on June 12, 2016.—
Steven Lemongello,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Britain is not the only country pressed into making a volte-face.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The realities of Putin’s momentum, coupled with Washington’s volte-face, have led to a clear mood shift in Kyiv.—
Daryna Mayer,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Proponents of in-office work were also dismayed by Newsom’s about-face.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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In the meantime, the about-face on the Epstein files is splintering MAGA world, and many Trump allies are feeling betrayed and unmoored.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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On the other hand, hesitation or half-measures will send a clear signal to founders and investors that Israel is content to watch from the sidelines.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Despite starting from a neutral position roughly three yards off his line, John shows no hesitation in extending himself nearly 10 yards to reach the edge of his penalty spot and claim the ball with authority.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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