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
But for some teachers union members, Mulgrew’s reversal on Medicare Advantage is too little, too late.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Washington Post reported that the reversal to Starbucks' open door policy is set to go into effect on January 27, 2025.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Public bathrooms Starbucks’ move is a reversal of its on-and-off relationship offering bathroom access to the general public.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
The judicial branch of the federal government will have some decisions of its own to make about the monument, and may inject still more reversals.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Washington Post reported that the reversal to Starbucks' open door policy is set to go into effect on January 27, 2025.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Public bathrooms Starbucks’ move is a reversal of its on-and-off relationship offering bathroom access to the general public.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
The judicial branch of the federal government will have some decisions of its own to make about the monument, and may inject still more reversals.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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That’s proof positive that our Dividend Magnet—or the tendency for dividend growth to propel share prices higher—also works in reverse.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Douglas Watkins of McDowell County does it in reverse, so to speak.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2025
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Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly believes the strong bond in the locker room played a role in the late-season turnaround.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lockport 20-3 (4) Storybook turnaround season even draws CBS Chicago to visit Porters for a segment. 4.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Firstly, the company faced significant setbacks in its clinical trials, particularly with its rheumatoid arthritis drug, filgotinib, which failed to gain FDA approval.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Comets fall 7-4 to San Diego The Comets suffered a setback last week, losing 7-4 against the San Diego Sockers on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Navigating The Application Process With Help Applying for an H-1B visa is a multi-step process with rules and deadlines that must be followed to avoid delays or denials.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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From claim denials to failure to cover hormone therapy treatments and low reimbursement for the time and care needed to treat perimenopause and menopause.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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But that longstanding status quo has now been shaken — a turnabout for Hezbollah that has opened a new political chapter in Lebanon.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Pakistan’s frustrations with the Taliban represent a sharp turnabout.—
Zia ur-Rehman,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2025
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Read More: How Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Pushed Through Asia’s First Cannabis Legalization Cannabis advocacy groups and businesses have voiced their opposition to the policy volte-face, staging rallies and threatening a legal challenge against the premier.—
Pathom Sangwongwanich / Bloomberg,
TIME,
27 June 2024
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The policy volte-face is another blow to Thailand’s nascent cannabis industry after decriminalization was pitched as a way to boost agricultural income and wellness tourism.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 May 2024
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The Prince Harry case was different For those watching at home, the settlement seemed like an unexpected about-face from the 40-year-old royal who had previously been so resolute about seeing the case through.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The actions, while expected, represent an abrupt about-face for a department that had for the past four years aggressively investigated high-profile instances of violence and systemic discrimination in local law enforcement and government agencies.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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This hesitation is likely due to concerns over potential legal liability if Trump reverses course and enforces the ban afterall.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Other high-profile candidates, it was noted, would have significant hesitation signing up to work with Poles as GM at all given his spotty track record in that role over three seasons.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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