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as in overturning
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
the appeals court reversed the district court's decision
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as in flipping
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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Recent Examples of reversing
Using data from 2015 to 2019, Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes reported that more than 200 charter networks were closing or even reversing racial disparities in reading, math, or both.
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Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Comcast has shown an appetite for M&A, and the cable and broadband sector is seeing consolidation, but the media giant for now is focused less on dealmaking than on reversing negative investor sentiment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The discussion over reversing retrocession has kept up in the decades since.
—Jesse Bedayn, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
But some worry the focus on reversing deafness could further stigmatize deaf people.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
But reversing that decision — known as the retrocession of Alexandria — would require approval from Congress and local lawmakers, making the proposal a long shot.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
They were denied bond by Immigration Judge Justin Adams in January, reversing his own decision from the previous September.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The idea of reversing time is not new.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
More modern, though, are the cabin’s accoutrements, including an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, electrically adjustable seats, and select driver assists such as cruise control and a reversing camera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Comcast has shown an appetite for M&A, and the cable and broadband sector is seeing consolidation, but the media giant for now is focused less on dealmaking than on reversing negative investor sentiment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The discussion over reversing retrocession has kept up in the decades since.
—Jesse Bedayn, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
But some worry the focus on reversing deafness could further stigmatize deaf people.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
But reversing that decision — known as the retrocession of Alexandria — would require approval from Congress and local lawmakers, making the proposal a long shot.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
They were denied bond by Immigration Judge Justin Adams in January, reversing his own decision from the previous September.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The idea of reversing time is not new.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
More modern, though, are the cabin’s accoutrements, including an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, electrically adjustable seats, and select driver assists such as cruise control and a reversing camera.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversing
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Garcia Torres’ appellate attorney who secured the ruling overturning the conviction also did not respond to messages seeking comment.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Election law experts contend that the scenario of Republicans successfully overturning election results is unlikely, with legal remedies available to prevent stalling and ensure certification of results by January 3 when the new Congress convenes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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After a string of Democratic special-election wins across the country, Democrats have been bullish about flipping seats in Florida.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Just to recap, Dach had the puck in overtime in the neutral zone but failed to gain the red line before flipping the puck down the ice to get a change, being forced to stay on the ice when that puck crossed the Lightning goal line for an icing.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to revoking the facility’s main operating license, the state also revoked the professional certification of the facility’s administrator Elena Cuevas and the home health aide registration of an employee, Takesha Jackson.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates, which long had deep commercial ties with Iran, is revoking visas of Iranians in the UAE and may freeze Iran’s assets in country.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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That defect involves payments that were not properly factored into final calculations during a system blackout that occurred while switching to the new Tyler platform, officials said.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some devices can be reset by replacing fuses or switching internal breakers, but more advanced electronics like computers and gaming consoles probably need an expert evaluation.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Reversing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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