about-faces 1 of 2

noun

plural of about-face
as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of about-face
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as in reverts

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as in pivots

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Recent Examples of about-faces
Noun
Ads, in fact, represent one of the biggest about-faces for Netflix, given that choosing to go down this road required the company building an entirely new infrastructure — from ad tech and measurement tools, to sales teams and advertiser relationships. — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 The Chapek chapter and previous succession about-faces that saw presumed heirs-apparent like Tom Staggs leave the company were blemishes on Iger’s otherwise strong record. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 The video then about-faces towards a utopia where people have toed the left-wing climate change line and saved the planet. — Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 As Alexandra Plakias has noted, philosophical about-faces should not scandalize us; they should be honored. — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for about-faces
  1. reversals
  2. reverts
  3. pivots
  4. reverses
  5. rounds
  6. sweeps
  7. arcs
  8. bows
Noun
  • Pharmaceutical companies will be looking for changes at the agency, too, after rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.
    — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Pharmaceutical companies will also be looking for changes at the agency, following rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of reversals
Verb
  • The school is owned by the city of Pembroke Pines, and a lease says the property reverts back to the city in 2037.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • As light can selectively target the fluid, scientists were able to print microscopic conductive patterns that completely vanish once exposed to open air, which reverts the gel back into non-conductive liquid clusters.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Definition of reverts
Verb
  • Plan at least one day that starts with breakfast at Veranda, continues with a lazy stretch at the Four Seasons pool, and then pivots to Mandalay Bay Beach’s wave pool or lazy river if anyone in your group wants more action.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Kiros campaign quickly pivots to a protest at the state capitol instead.
    — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of pivots
Verb
  • Quarterback race reverses The backup quarterback situation went backward.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Best in Class reverses the traditional path from reality contestant to creator.
    — Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of reverses
Verb
  • Wellhouse Leisure Wellhouse rounds out its micro-camper package with a full electrical system and an air heater integrated into the console below the rear kitchen counter.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Mingo probably has the edge for now, but a lot of time remains to determine who exactly rounds out the group.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rounds
Verb
  • Usher sweeps through the crowd, his security looking exasperated, with a goblet of cherries, trawling for women.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Its leading edge sweeps back 37 degrees, with a 28-degree sweep along the trailing edge.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeps
Verb
  • The White House had to make room for the Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.
    — Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
  • Overhead looms The Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Definition of arcs
Verb
  • The group bows atop the chart with 369,000 equivalent album units, with traditional album sales accounting for 357,000 of that sum.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sophie Cunningham/transgender debate has no easy right or wrong // FIFA bows to pressure from Europe boycott, abandons private-equity plan // History suggests Miami Dolphins may be surprise team in ’26 // Cancel that intro.
    — Greg Cote August 16, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bows

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