as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs
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Recent Examples of flip-flop
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Unlike flat, flimsy flip-flops, these Oofos sandals are designed to cushion your feet and absorb shock with every step.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The modern flip-flop—with its polyurethane body, thong shape, and signature heel thwack—dates to the nineteen-fifties and sixties, when companies began adapting traditional Japanese zōri sandals for beachgoing consumers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 June 2026
Somebody’s wearing flip-flops despite Minnesota weather still being one light snowfall away from betrayal.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Noun
In a summer when flip-flops are having a major fashion moment, Havaianas reaffirm their enduring appeal.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Unlike flat, flimsy flip-flops, these Oofos sandals are designed to cushion your feet and absorb shock with every step.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The modern flip-flop—with its polyurethane body, thong shape, and signature heel thwack—dates to the nineteen-fifties and sixties, when companies began adapting traditional Japanese zōri sandals for beachgoing consumers.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 June 2026
Somebody’s wearing flip-flops despite Minnesota weather still being one light snowfall away from betrayal.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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Some of it is a reversal of the pandemic effect.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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A helping hand from the community Madi Rytina said the situation is a role reversal for her sister.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The White House has reportedly equivocated its support of Means in recent weeks.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated … A bout of frantic rebranding ensued.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From there, the Giants remained deadlocked in a 1-1 tie until the 10th, though San Francisco’s relievers had to weasel their way out of trouble to keep the game tied.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Germany, which represents the EU’s biggest economy and export market, has waffled over hitting China with sanctions or duties, worried about retaliatory measures.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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But as Topuria protested and the doctor waffled, Goddard and the UFC ruled the bout would continue.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Mercury's tight orbit around the sun sees it yo-yo back and forth between the evening and morning sky throughout the year.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Norris was the most expansive on what drivers actually want (proper slipstreaming, cars on each other’s bumpers, yo-yo overtaking gone).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Russia is believed to be using a fleet of hundreds of ships to evade sanctions over its war against Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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According to police, the vehicle was able to evade capture.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Canada’s first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed yesterday when midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In a major rupture, strong shaking could cause severe damage near the fault and in areas built on soft or water-saturated soils, which can amplify shaking.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In 1980, Uncanny X-Men was one of the most influential comics at Marvel, attracting readers with its stories of heroes shunned by society, yet willing to don costumes and save a world that hated and feared them.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Vampires represent those who have shunned their own humanity in order to achieve a nonexistent sense of superiority.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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