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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
made some flip comment about the marriage between the old man and the considerably younger woman
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Recent Examples of flip
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
After a two count, Zayn flipped Rhodes onto the apron.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Manning the decks is the Hacker, Miss Kittin’s partner in crime, who flips the sawmill machinery of Dave Stewart’s production into ramshackle Miami bass.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026
That all went well, with the descent culminating in a dramatic maneuver to flip from horizontal to vertical.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
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Verb
Collapse its heel to wear it poolside or by the beach as a mule, then flip it back up to pass muster at the hotel bar.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
After a two count, Zayn flipped Rhodes onto the apron.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Manning the decks is the Hacker, Miss Kittin’s partner in crime, who flips the sawmill machinery of Dave Stewart’s production into ramshackle Miami bass.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026
That all went well, with the descent culminating in a dramatic maneuver to flip from horizontal to vertical.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip
Verb
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Not to mention, its fit-and-flare silhouette is uniquely flattering, thanks to the body-skimming top and flowy skirt.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Anyone who suspects their card was skimmed should contact their bank immediately, freeze or replace the card, monitor transactions, and report the suspicious pump to the station, police, and the FBI’s IC3.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But that decline was reversed, thanks to a 1972 DDT ban and the bald eagles’ listing as an endangered species in 1978.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Harbaugh plans to run a grueling training camp to try to better prepare the Giants for their early season games, but reversing a decade-plus of bad organizational habits and starts might take time.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Even though saying goodbye to my favorite boots for the season is always a little bittersweet, there are so many cute styles that make the switch seamless—and fun.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The new Huawei smartwatch has a larger display, a ceramic-like metal finish on the White model, and an all-new mini workout mode, which unlocks cute panda watch faces!—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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McCain first thumbed the pages en route to the Tarkanian Classic, a notable high school tournament in Las Vegas.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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But Harris believes the end result is an ambitious attempt to thumb its nose at the patriarchy while allowing a story that addresses abuse, violence, and trauma to also be an incredibly fun time.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Room-wise, both of the standard offerings sit in the same size range, though MGM has more options to indulge in larger rooms and suites, and feels newer in design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Travel Wise getty images Those who love hitting the road during summer would be wise to remember that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for driving.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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In spring, when the trees start to leaf, Cedar Mountain comes alive with toe-tapping music, pottery studios, galleries and locals who welcome you in.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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At the site, trees are leafing as workers add finishing touches.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy romance, fun outings and playful times with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Lagasse wants Emeril’s to make the case that New Orleans cuisine can be playful, regional, historically grounded and technically elite all at once.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Flip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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