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
Monica Alba, NBC news, 22 Jan. 2026
Larocca stood beside her in a black T-shirt, white shorts and flip-flops as the couple smiled for the camera.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Those attempting to slip past its red velvet rope in caps, shorts or flip-flops can take their business elsewhere, Falsetto says.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The models are likely to continue flip-flopping on snow totals for the rest of the week.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Trump has also flip-flopped on his attitude toward TikTok.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 22 Jan. 2026
Larocca stood beside her in a black T-shirt, white shorts and flip-flops as the couple smiled for the camera.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Those attempting to slip past its red velvet rope in caps, shorts or flip-flops can take their business elsewhere, Falsetto says.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The models are likely to continue flip-flopping on snow totals for the rest of the week.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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Progressives also have endorsed the reversal of qualified immunity protections, which shield agents from misconduct lawsuits.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Staying quiet on a key economic issue like immigration represents a reversal in the public relations strategies of a once vocal group of corporate giants.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When leaders equivocate, moral clarity collapses into tribal calculation, and the targeting of Jews is treated as unfortunate instead of urgent.—
Jay Rosenzweig,
Time,
14 Dec. 2025
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While Abigail Spanberger stood with her running mate Jay Jones and his murderous fantasies, and evaded every direct question including equivocating over men being in locker rooms with girls.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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So if an extra (and questionable) ingredient weasels its way into the formula, and the supplement hits the market, there's not much the FDA can do besides send companies a warning letter to recall the supplement.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Dietary recommendations have waffled over time.—
Tania Fabo,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Paterno waffled before deciding to stay in State College.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 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
Verb
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Platforms evade responsibility by invoking Section 230 and the language of free speech, while in practice exercising enormous editorial power over what the public sees, believes and reacts to.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Williams has multiple past felony charges, including drug charges, evading arrest, and evidence tampering.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This should have people across the country absolutely shook.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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The officer in the black beanie appears to shake a pepper spray canister toward protesters.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some countries are urging a stronger UN America’s adversaries also have shunned the board.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film follows a lonely fisherwoman who asks a master basket weaver to build her a husband out of wood, only to become the envy of the village that once shunned her.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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