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noun

ˈflip-ˌfläp

Definition of flip-flop

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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His wife wore a relaxed but put-together look that included wide-legged trousers and a deep red T-shirt, pairing her outfit with black leather flip-flops. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 My mom sticks to a simple summer outfit formula to beat the heat, and these Clarks flip-flops are always in her rotation. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 While standard flip-flops are generally relatively flat, these are made with plenty of arch support, along with deep heel cups to cradle your feet for full-day comfort. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 During their first fashion reign in the aughts, flip-flops exemplified the over-the-top aesthetic the era is known for. — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flip-flop

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Noun

This reversal may represent an overdue correction after years of assuming that more technology automatically equated to better learning.

— Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
In both terms, the election triggered the same initial bet on American reflation, which produced the same initial rally — and in both terms, that bet met the same friction of reality, which produced the reversal.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of reversal

Verb

From there, the Giants remained deadlocked in a 1-1 tie until the 10th, though San Francisco’s relievers had to weasel their way out of trouble to keep the game tied.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
After Felix invites him to his family’s palatial country house over summer break, Oliver weasels his way into their good graces and turns their world upside down.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

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Berry Delicious Nutty Waffles Top 2 whole wheat waffles with 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 2 tablespoons walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

— Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026
The tournament’s special status — its unwillingness to place any person above the sport — is part of why Williams wanted to play singles, not just doubles with her sister Venus, after waffling on the decision.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of waffle

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Since 2024, longtime yo-yo devotee Faye Webster has hosted an invitational for the world’s best players in Atlanta.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 July 2026
Mercury's tight orbit around the sun sees it yo-yo back and forth between the evening and morning sky throughout the year.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of yo-yo

Verb

The case exposed serious weaknesses in financial oversight and shook public confidence in institutions responsible for protecting taxpayer dollars.

— Malia M Cohen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
With the room shaking, the show’s producer, Bob Johnston, plotted a course toward the nearest group of guards.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of shake

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Gwen champions an immersive dining experience, weathering external crises and shunning delivery apps.

— Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Tankers are shunning the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a lifeline for Saudi Arabia’s crude exports during the Strait of Hormuz’s closure; Asian refiners are eyeing the one-month-longer trip through the Suez Canal.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

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