FLIPPING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

flipping

verb

present participle of flip

as in skimming

to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner flip through this home decorating book to see if there's anything we could use

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as in reversing

to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing flip the coin over

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Recent Examples of flipping After flipping two seats in a state legislature special election last week, Democrats in the Sunshine State are looking to build on that momentum and gain an edge on the GOP with voter registration. —

Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026 The case that almost wasn’t A March 2023 Cal-OSHA investigation found that the employer bypassed a safety device, making flipping the potentially deadly switch easier. —

Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Just before the weekend, the golf titan, 50, was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Jupiter Beach after flipping over his SUV on a residential street. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 More emphasis on the importance of situational leverage (when is the game really on the line) and count leverage (flipping the call on a 2-0 pitch is not nearly as valuable as doing so on 1-1). —

Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026 After stepping away, Jones began buying and flipping distressed homes with his father and quickly recognized what drew him to the industry. —

Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 But in a normal descent, Orion will hit the water, heat shield first, at a velocity of 15 to 17 mph and, hopefully for the crew, stay in that orientation without flipping over due to waves or wind. —

William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 The offer will be available exclusively in Dairy Queen's app for rewards members and is a nod to the fast-food chain's motion of flipping Blizzard Treats upside down, and also the physical flips that the Savannah Bananas do while playing banana ball, according to the release. —

Kate Perez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026 There are signs, however, that the flipping market could improve this year, as home prices are expected to moderate further and mortgage rates remain below year-ago levels. —

Diana Olick, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026

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The skimming devices were found at nine different banks and ATMs in Philadelphia since March 15, Capt.

— Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
From shoulder-grazing to collarbone-skimming lengths, and from long bobs to ultra-layered locks, these medium-length blonde hairstyles run the gamut because being just right doesn't mean being boring.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026