Thesaurus results for INVERTED

inverted

verb

past tense of invert

as in flipped

to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing if you invert the coin, there's a picture of a buffalo on the back

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Recent Examples of inverted The 80/20 split between implementation and architecture has inverted, redefining what expertise looks like. — Pallavi Mahajan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed). — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 Kyle Hart and Griffin Canning, whose roles were inverted, totaled 5 2/3 scoreless innings to further reward the creative tactics adopted recently by manager Craig Stammen, pitching coach Ruben Niebla and bullpen coach Ben Fritz. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 Given this design, Cromar said, the meaning of the index may even be inverted from time to time, with a higher AQI corresponding to a lower risk of health effects. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 In this context, the old adage has been inverted from don’t judge a book by its cover to judge a reader by the covers on their books. — Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 The chic quarter-button front, preppy collar, and inverted back pleat add understated yet fashion-forward details, making this an easy, polished look prepared for whatever’s on the itinerary. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Pink started things literally inverted, with one of her famous aerial tricks to begin her opening number. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 This time, the agency was inverted. — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

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The man laid face down for about 40 seconds before officers approached him, handcuffed him and then flipped him over to provide CPR.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Getty Images In less than a year, Mark Walter bought the NBA’s most valuable franchise and then flipped it for a handsome profit.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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Even Vanguard, the last refusenik, reversed itself in December to allow third-party crypto ETFs and is now hiring a digital-assets head.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Crowley's win reversed the recent trend of progressive wins in Democratic primaries in Michigan, New York and Colorado.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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