as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs
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Recent Examples of flip-flop
Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
After brushing off the sand and retiring our flip-flops, getting dressed suddenly feels intentional again — and effort feels exciting.
—Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
The very same day, a guy in flip-flops walked through Grand Prismatic Hot Spring to gather hats that had blown off people’s heads.
—Kassondra Cloos, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
Or, take after Aniston by throwing them on with flip-flops and a basic T-shirt.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Sandals and flip-flops are not recommended because of the uneven surfaces.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
After brushing off the sand and retiring our flip-flops, getting dressed suddenly feels intentional again — and effort feels exciting.
—Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
The very same day, a guy in flip-flops walked through Grand Prismatic Hot Spring to gather hats that had blown off people’s heads.
—Kassondra Cloos, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025
Or, take after Aniston by throwing them on with flip-flops and a basic T-shirt.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has LRCX behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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These processes follow the solar cycle, an 11-year cycle of increasing and decreasing activity on the sun when the sun's magnetic field exhibits a full magnetic reversal.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And as politicians, these Supreme Court Justices are especially bristling, equivocating, and entitled, which doesn’t make for trustworthy narration.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, Trump equivocated in a longer version of the answer that aired later on the network.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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So if an extra (and questionable) ingredient weasels its way into the formula, and the supplement hits the market, there's not much the FDA can do besides send companies a warning letter to recall the supplement.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
29 Aug. 2025
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Despite her best efforts, Keith, who is serving life in prison, tries to weasel his way back into her life.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Target was held accountable for waffling on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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But state lawmakers, facing their own deficit, have waffled over continuing the initiative.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Michigan gas prices continue to yo-yo, falling more than a dime in the last week to a statewide average of $3.60 a gallon for regular unleaded, as motorists pay about $54 for a 15-gallon tank, as crude oil prices fall, according to AAA auto club.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
6 May 2024
Verb
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Rather than provide food or temporary shelter for such workers in the colder months, municipalities would round them up and remove them, to save money and evade any responsibility to aid them.—
Time,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Milwaukee, Kellner said that around 33% of bus riders have evaded paying fares in 2025 but that the agency has identified a few cost-neutral strategies targeted at reducing fare evasion down to 30% by September 2026, the same rate of evasion busses saw in 2024.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kam Shanks could not shake Ole Miss' punt coverage team and Arkansas will start its first drive of the second half from the 9.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before Mexico forced cargo airlines to start using Felipe Angeles in 2022, all the major international airlines had shunned the airport that is so far from the center of Mexico City that is can take 2 1/2 hours to drive to the terminal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Despite his fame, Redford often shunned the spotlight.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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