flip (out)

slang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip (out)
Verb
  • However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.
    Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The secret is melting down pink Himalayan salt to combine it with maple syrup.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Miami melted down from there with a false start penalty, a delay of game, an incompletion, short pass and two sacks.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Even some of the most successful K-pop artists in America have yet to crack one of Billboard’s radio lists, or to land a major win.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Thanks to the flaw, the hackers were able to crack the credentials and gain administrative privileges to accounts on Ascension’s Microsoft Active Directory server, which can be harnessed to manage user accounts and applications over a company’s network.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Luckily, the police department had recently brought in a CPR specialist who taught officers how to save choking children.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But in 2025, that script is breaking down.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Perfume houses might use microencapsulation, putting fragrance oils inside teeny spheres that break down slowly to release the notes over time.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Moments of romantic play give way to flashes of authoritarian force, broken up by thumping EDM.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Luis Arraez broke up Gordon’s run with a single to start the seventh and a walk to Machado ended his night.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After introducing himself, Beesley snapped a selfie with Kirk.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The tradition continued in summer 2025 as the entire family — now including Magic and Cookie's two grandkids, Gigi and Avery — snapped this pic while on vacation.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Joe shouts as the snarling lobos close in.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Indeed, the film includes audio of President Nixon snarling about Hersh in conversations with his national security adviser, Henry Kissinger.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Flip (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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