flip-flop
noun
1
: the sound or motion of something flapping loosely
2
a
: a backward handspring
b
: a sudden reversal (as of policy or strategy)
3
: a usually electronic device or a circuit (as in a computer) capable of assuming either of two stable states
4
: a rubber sandal loosely fastened to the foot by a thong
flip-flop
intransitive verb
Examples of flip-flop in a Sentence
the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs
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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.
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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
Often described during his time in Congress as one of the upper chamber’s most independent minds, Manchin expressed sweeping concern that Cornyn recently flip-flopped on the long-standing Senate maneuver, which is designed to force a spirit of open debate and compromise.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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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
Often described during his time in Congress as one of the upper chamber’s most independent minds, Manchin expressed sweeping concern that Cornyn recently flip-flopped on the long-standing Senate maneuver, which is designed to force a spirit of open debate and compromise.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip-flop. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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