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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
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Filial duty yanked him right back to Passyunk Avenue, flipping Australian rib-eye alongside a patriarch who rested only on Sunday afternoons.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Jack Skahan scored in the 44th and 49th minutes to flip the game on its head.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Who’s the mother and who’s the child is a switch that flips a lot from episode to episode.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Always do a quick visual sweep of your sink before flipping the switch.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Filial duty yanked him right back to Passyunk Avenue, flipping Australian rib-eye alongside a patriarch who rested only on Sunday afternoons.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Jack Skahan scored in the 44th and 49th minutes to flip the game on its head.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Who’s the mother and who’s the child is a switch that flips a lot from episode to episode.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip
Verb
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Some travelers skim this section and move on.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fifteen-year-old Savannah wore white pumps with a few inches of heel while the younger two completed their outfits with a pair of loafers (Isla) and a skimming ballerina flat (Georgina).—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His attorneys say Combs' conviction should be reversed, or he should at least be freed and resentenced to less time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The regulations were reversed during the Biden administration.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fly across the world to visit archives and then look at additional pamphlets just because the covers look cute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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For adventurous travelers who want to look cute in photos but also have a hike, tennis match, or other adventure on the agenda, this pleated skirt is an ideal pick.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Caleb Foster thumbed over his shoulder to move Cam Boozer.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Since the late 1970s, victories at the bargaining table have been less frequent, and UFW leaders admit ranchers thumbed their noses during contract negotiations, daring them to strike.—
Marcos Breton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the site, trees are leafing as workers add finishing touches.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But other begonia varieties have foliage that can hold its own in the garden when the plants aren't flowering, too, like the Polka Dot begonia (Begonia maculata) and the orange-leafed 'Autumn Crinkle' begonia, a rhizomatous hybrid.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The light green color featuring white-and-yellow flowers is bright and playful for spring, while metallic threading throughout gives this dress a more formal feel.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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The food is elegant yet playful with impeccable attention to detail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Flip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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