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
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Paxton said Cornyn publicly backing filibuster changes marks a flip-flop that only came under pressure and the test will be whether the legislation passes.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The board of education voted to buy out the superintendent's contract before one of the members flip-flopped his answer.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
These patent-leather flip-flops feature skinny gold straps that will dress up any outfit.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The two, known online as Mama Chancla and Daddy Chancla (chancla translates to flip-flop in Spanish), are nothing if not authentic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Paxton said Cornyn publicly backing filibuster changes marks a flip-flop that only came under pressure and the test will be whether the legislation passes.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The board of education voted to buy out the superintendent's contract before one of the members flip-flopped his answer.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
These patent-leather flip-flops feature skinny gold straps that will dress up any outfit.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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The reversal comes after Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta and the UCLA Voting Rights Project launched legal challenges last week, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reversals could have massive implications for the November midterm elections, particularly in competitive congressional districts where small swings could determine control of the House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated … A bout of frantic rebranding ensued.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In January, Meta fired 10 percent of the Reality Labs unit, or about 1,500 employees, and this month waffled on shutting the whole thing down.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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A lot of uncertainty remains in the forecast as temperatures waffle across the area, causing the rain/snow line to continue to shift, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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
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The records also show Renfro is facing several other charges from previous cases, including assault causing bodily injury, assault causing bodily injury-family violence, evading arrest or detention, and continuous violence against the family.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This was an incredibly complex and dangerous operation for the rescue team and for that missing Air Force aviator who had evaded capture behind enemy lines for days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the clock finally ran out, Auriemma walked straight to the tunnel and didn’t shake hands.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The UConn players and assistant coaches shook hands with the South Carolina coaches and players after the game but Auriemma walked off the court after the game.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reportedly shunned by festivals like Sundance and SXSW last year and ignored by distributors, this provocative chamber drama finally gets a theatrical release from a fledgling shingle, Obscured Releasing, this spring.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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