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revers

American

[ri-veer, -vair] / rɪˈvɪər, -ˈvɛər /

noun

PLURAL

revers

a part of a garment turned back to show the lining or facing, as a lapel.
a trimming simulating such a part.
the facing used.

revers British

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

(usually plural) the turned-back lining of part of a garment, esp of a lapel or cuff

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Etymology

Origin of revers

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

Example Sentences

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It reverses mass layoffs of federal workers implemented during the shutdown, prevents further firings through Jan. 30 and ensures that federal employees will get the paychecks they’ve missed.

From MarketWatch

It also reverses mass layoffs of federal workers implemented during the shutdown, prevents further firings through Jan. 30, and confirms federal employees will get the paychecks they’ve missed.

From MarketWatch

The move reverses a shift to favorable on April 4 as Liberation Day tariff announcements ripped through markets.

From MarketWatch

He reverses a post-World War II decision that renamed the War Department the Department of Defense, returning its meaning to “war.”

From Salon

Naloxone is widely available, and used as a nasal spray it reverses the effect of an opioid overdose, helping someone breathe again.

From BBC

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