about-faced

verb

Definition of about-facednext
past tense of about-face
1
as in reverted

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2
as in pivoted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about-faced
  1. reverted
  2. pivoted
  3. bowed
  4. swept
  5. revoked
Verb
  • Some realized remote was the way to go, while others reverted and pushed workers back to offices.
    Toni Ann Careccio-Pisano, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And in recent weeks, the market has reverted back to the narrative of the early days of this bull market.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of reverted
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  • Throughout its history, the organization, named after former director Mary Rigg, one of the first professional social workers in Indiana, has pivoted to response to the changing needs of the people its serves.
    Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, cops pivoted and focused on Avila-Olmos, who authorities said moved from Connecticut to California shortly after the deadly stabbing.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pivoted
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  • With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • With their heads bowed, and some hands gripped together, each stayed quiet as a chaplain spoke life into their calling.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of bowed
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  • George swept the Irish in a 2017-19 home-and-home.
    Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Cavs would get swept in the NBA Finals, but everybody knew James was here to win from that point on.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of swept
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  • But the Department of Health took exception to Peterson’s recommendation, saying Cooley’s license should be revoked.
    Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Scott and Diana Anderson’s membership in the club was revoked after an allegation that Scott Anderson was drunk in public in 2017.
    Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of revoked
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