1
as in to lose it
to yield to mental or emotional stress
a movie about a submarine captain who flips out when there's an emergency, leaving the crew to deal with it on their own
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2
as in to anger
to become very angry
when my wife saw that I had broken her great-grandmother's vase, she absolutely flipped out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip (out)
Verb
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The move, which the governor said was necessary to increase collaboration and mentorship among civil servants, angered state workers and the labor groups representing them.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025 -
Additionally, reports had indicated that President Xi was angered over the transaction since Hutchison did not ask for approval of the deal in advance.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Typically the metals are melted down at independent foundries and recast into salable commodities, like manhole covers and replacement car parts.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Collected and turned-in pennies were melted down and their valuable metals were extracted.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Once it’s done baking, slightly open your oven to release the steam and allow the cake to adjust to room temperature before setting in the fridge, ensuring your cheesecake doesn’t dry out or crack in the process.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The men beat 27-year-old Chin with a baseball bat, cracking his skull.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Many of these artisans — traditionally known for their boldness and innovation — are finding ways to maintain quality and brand integrity without asking loyal customers to choke on the price.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Chia seed water can be a choking hazard, so make sure the seeds are thoroughly soaked to prevent choking.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Without these dollars, the entire system could break down.—
Aaron Marcavitch,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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The remaining 16 break down as Nevada and Washington (four each); Arizona, three; Nebraska and New Jersey (two each); and Kentucky, one.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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The couple broke up and then rekindled before giving birth to their second son, River, in 2014.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In a clip shared across social media, multiple men are seen throwing punches, body slamming, and attempting to break up the violence as onlookers watch and record each moment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The White Sox snapped their KC losing streak Friday and followed with a convincing 4-1 win on Saturday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Trying not to snap. Imagine a leadership meeting around a new AI rollout.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Whatever the reason, Musk’s attacks have snarled already tricky talks with GOP senators who are working on their version of the bill.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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Ian McDiarmid finally gets the chance to take the mask off as the would-be Emperor and reveals the character’s full, snarling villainy.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Flip (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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