as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversely
Adverb
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While one set of dancers move clockwise, another dances counterclockwise, resulting in a moving pattern of vibrant colors.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025 -
Its hand moves counterclockwise around the dial once every 24 seconds, whether the time is suspended or not, to remind you that the watch is still working.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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What emerged from this great leap backward was a diverse efflorescence of art that directly addressed the very things the church ignored.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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There’s a chance Moses’ play takes a meaningful step backward at age 34 and in a brand-new offense.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Each is wrapped in graceful exterior lines and curves that sweep rearward from a massive hood that evokes a classic Jaguar XKE from the 1960’s.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2024
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“Reversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversely. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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