1
as in setbacks
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 hesitations
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 reversals
Yet in a few respects, a bit of wobbly action in the indexes, surge in volatility and reversals in some of the more overheated assets were overdue and probably necessary to test the bull market against higher bond yields and a more-foggy policy horizon.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
But such policies could be subject to new executive orders or reversals.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Penney’s has endured three decades of declining performance, in recent years marked by management changes, strategy shifts and reversals, and meddling by shareholder activists and private equity owners.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
However, all of the acute moves and sharp reversals have frustrated those who have been looking for a breakout to new highs and a new up-leg.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
After a couple rounds of appeals and reversals, the man left the nursing home and died four days later.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Role reversals between parents and children are common.
—Todd Miller, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The reversals are also casting doubt over many other cases in Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina, including the convictions of several former presidents.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Also, any big reversals on the rate of inflation could curtail spending.
—Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
But such policies could be subject to new executive orders or reversals.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Penney’s has endured three decades of declining performance, in recent years marked by management changes, strategy shifts and reversals, and meddling by shareholder activists and private equity owners.
—David Moin, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
However, all of the acute moves and sharp reversals have frustrated those who have been looking for a breakout to new highs and a new up-leg.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
After a couple rounds of appeals and reversals, the man left the nursing home and died four days later.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Role reversals between parents and children are common.
—Todd Miller, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The reversals are also casting doubt over many other cases in Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina, including the convictions of several former presidents.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Also, any big reversals on the rate of inflation could curtail spending.
—Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversals
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Competing in a high-speed, high-pressure environment taught me to make the quick decisions necessary to grow a company while remaining strong in the face of setbacks.Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Despite these setbacks, MBM Motorsports is confident, banking on Wallace's past success at superspeedways to see them through.Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Just as crash diets rarely lead to sustainable health, organizational turnarounds require patience and long-lasting commitment.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, turnarounds often come with difficult decisions, including layoffs, which are sometimes necessary to streamline operations and stabilize finances.Marek Niedzwiedz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, a focus on health insurer denials of medical care and certain other business practices emerged from social media trolls and industry critics including some in Congress who’d like to see reforms.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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In recent months, Hsu has filed complaints about the denials with Cigna, EviCore, the New York state attorney general and the Labor Department.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Reversals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversals. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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