as in flipping
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner
Web research is convenient but doesn't offer the tactile pleasures of riffling through heavy old books
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Espada attempted to alter the malaise Tuesday, flipping Correa and Jose Altuve in the batting order.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Cook, flipping occasionally, until deeply golden brown and crispy all over, 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent overbrowning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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In her post, Williams, 43, poses in front of bookshelves in a red, body-skimming dress.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Often, that's not what is needed and may disconnect us further from the other by forcing our viewpoint or skimming over the depth of the issue.—
Hylke Faber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Riffling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffling. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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