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verb

ˈflip How to pronounce flip (audio)
Definition of flipnext
1
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

2 of 2

adjective

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
Verb
The first to roll up his sleeves to lend a hand, Josiah also enjoys flipping through one of his treasured books. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026 Notably, the 44,000 positive revision for July flipped the month from a 23,000 loss to a 21,000 gain. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Most mattresses made today are designed to be slept on one side only, and therefore should not be flipped. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 For a business owner whose returns understate what the company brings in, this flips the math. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip
  1. skim
  2. reverse
  3. cute
  4. thumb
  5. wise
  6. leaf
  7. playful
Verb
  • Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet.
    — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Higgins wore her hair in a voluminous, shoulder-skimming lob with the ends dramatically flipped outward, creating that unmistakable kicky silhouette associated with so many late-'60s and early-'70s looks.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of skim
Verb
  • Giving manufacturers a practical way to reverse that integrity at the end of life could help turn some of those expensive materials back into feedstock instead of waste.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Officials reversed the default and removed Hammond from the chair.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of reverse
Adjective
  • Style this maxi skirt with a dressy blouse, tights, and tall boots for a cute date night ensemble, or dress it down with a sweater and sneakers for more low-key days.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone was amazed that, yes, this teeny tiny thing was actually a functioning camera that could take relatively good pictures, and not just a cute, decorative keychain.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cute
Verb
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Following the vote, Speaker Mike Johnson celebrated its passage and thumbed his nose at those who questioned or openly doubted its prospects.
    — John Parkinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of thumb
Adjective
  • And price-wise, longer-term bonds (like the 30-year Treasury) have taken the biggest hits.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Goodbye, Koi is a wise, comforting read for kids who are anticipating a new beginning of any kind.
    — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of wise
Verb
  • These emotions are pertinent not only to the plant or leaf itself but also to living matter in its vicinity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Planting a leafed-out, growing hosta from a pot is identical to any other transplanting process.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of leaf
Adjective
  • Eisenberg’s playful comedy, which just premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, is sometimes a musical and occasionally a thriller.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • At a gathering with other artists, a seemingly playful party game culminates in an excruciating monologue about child abuse.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of playful

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“Flip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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