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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 May 2025
This platform flip-flop sandal provides the comfort and ease of a flip-flop with a little extra stability and style.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
From refined leather thong sandals (think luxury flip-flops) to sculptural ankle-strap styles and versatile everyday heels, A.Emery’s aesthetic is clean, considered, and endlessly wearable.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Wear flip-flops or sandals in communal areas like locker rooms, pools, and public showers, and at home if someone in your household has a current fungal infection.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Shout-out to Amy Taylor’s flip-flop bikini, though.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 May 2025
This platform flip-flop sandal provides the comfort and ease of a flip-flop with a little extra stability and style.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
From refined leather thong sandals (think luxury flip-flops) to sculptural ankle-strap styles and versatile everyday heels, A.Emery’s aesthetic is clean, considered, and endlessly wearable.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Wear flip-flops or sandals in communal areas like locker rooms, pools, and public showers, and at home if someone in your household has a current fungal infection.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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The new leadership brought about a radical shift in foreign policy towards a more pro-Islamic, anti-Western approach—and a reversal of its stance towards Israel.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The speed of that reversal underscores just how fast attitudes are changing.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The policy initiatives that emerge, unsurprisingly, have an air of indecision and equivocating.—
Milan Vaishnav,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Nov. 2019
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Critics further condemn equivocating between Israel, as a democracy, and Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization in the U.S., Israel and by the European Union.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
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But when Douglas doesn’t invite her to the business dinner, the show suddenly takes a turn into wacky sitcom territory, with Maxine trying to weasel her way into Douglas’s business to meet and invite the Prince to the Beach Ball.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2024
Verb
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The ability to consistently make clear and efficient decisions — without waffling or dragging out the process — is a common trait among successful leaders, leadership expert Scott Mautz wrote for CNBC Make It in June.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Enough waffling on whether this quarterback was indeed the answer or not quite.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Engineered to evade interception by U.S. defenses such as THAAD, the missile presents a direct challenge to Western military dominance and poses a potential threat to regional allies like Israel.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Vita's Ukrainian mother (my grandmother) survived as an orphan for two years under German occupation and barely evaded being carted off to Germany to work as a forced laborer.—
Sasha Vasilyuk,
Time,
8 May 2025
Verb
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 contestant Phoenix's drama with Ice Spice must've stirred too much after the season 3 queen clapped back against the guest judge's Main Stage critiques about her icon status, but the Drag Race OG hopes the rapper isn't too shaken in the aftermath.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Clips of the pair shaking hands alongside the disco beat are making the rounds on social media.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Mainstream parties have formally shunned the group, denying it any governing coalition roles.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Amazon was a big beneficiary of the coronavirus crisis, as many shoppers shunned physical stores and turned to the online retailer for both essential and non-essential goods.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Verb
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One Colorado, a leading LGBTQ+ group, hedged its backing last month over legal concerns that it has not publicly described.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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In the current tariff climate, many insiders are taking the tact of finding ways to hedge their positions.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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