reverse
adjective
opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character.
reversing
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present participleof reverse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Arasha enjoys a few choice manipulative moves in her litany of parts, reversing situations that seem to have no obvious good outcome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
It set 23 targets for halting and reversing nature loss by 2030, including reducing pollution, protecting threatened species and conserving 30 percent of the world's land and oceans.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
In a study published in Bioactive Materials, scientists found that the medication lacosamide can serve two purposes in osteoarthritis, reducing joint pain while also reversing cartilage damage.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Reports written live by ESPNCricinfo suggest the ball began reversing in the first hour after lunch, 35 overs into the South Africa second innings.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Just a random letter-sized envelope, the perfect size for a letter from the dean retracting my scholarship and reversing my acceptance.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
