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Definition of flipnext
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as in to skim
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner flip through this home decorating book to see if there's anything we could use

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2
as in to reverse
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing flip the coin over

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flip

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adjective

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Recent Examples of flip
Verb
Following his performance at Empower Field, video has circulated on social media of the 2x Grammy nominee flipping his piano after onstage technical difficulties with his ‘Sand In My Boots’ performance. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 May 2026 Two batters later, Kyle Isbel hit a one-out single to flip over the Royals’ lineup. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026 On April 18, Fort Lauderdale officers were called to an Airbnb in the 1600 block of Northwest 16th Court after a group of women who had rented the home returned to find it in disarray, furniture flipped over, their belongings ransacked a man inside. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026 One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip
Verb
  • Available in four colors — purple, blue, sage, and ivory — this dress’ A-line silhouette and floor-skimming length give it a formal yet feminine look, similar to the HGTV star’s style.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • Her floor-skimming hemline featured a rhinestone trim that trailed up her skirt, adding some extra sparkle to every step.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Indeed, Colbert’s facility with hot, headline-heavy topics helped reverse CBS’ fortunes in late night.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 May 2026
  • Before releasing his initial budget in April, the mayor urged the council not to make significant cuts to homelessness, contending that could reverse notable progress the city has made on the issue.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • Right now, the comfy-cute cute walking shoes are on sale from just $55.
    Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • My favorites include breezy linen co-ords, casual-but-cute loungewear sets, and elevated athleisure styles that work for basically everything — starting at $21.
    Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
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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
  • 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
  • Lawmakers would be wiser to focus on AI legal matters pertaining to AI emotion detection consisting of transparency, disclosure requirements, informed consent, age restrictions, auditing, commercial exploitation, and the like.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Poonawala raised his 12-month price target to $170 per share from $150 and said investors would be wise to buy the stock now.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The restaurant is flashier and more glamorous than the original, with moody black floors, discreetly spotlit tables, mirrored ceilings, and walls leafed in living greenery.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Bathrooms offer floor-to-ceiling black-and-white tile and benefit from natural light, adding an unexpected touch of polish to the otherwise playful design.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Flip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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