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
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Oversized flip-flops are tacked on one wall.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Just as knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, loafers are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now the soft ballet flat.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Griffin did, however, eventually call out Haley for flip-flopping on her support for Trump amid the 2024 election cycle.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
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Noun
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
Oversized flip-flops are tacked on one wall.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Just as knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, loafers are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now the soft ballet flat.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Griffin did, however, eventually call out Haley for flip-flopping on her support for Trump amid the 2024 election cycle.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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In a true Hollywood reversal of fortune that could end up in a recount or in court, Nithya Raman has taken the number #2 spot over Spencer Pratt for the November run-off.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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The labor union representing city police is also lobbying for a reversal of cuts that would eliminate four officer positions and two leadership positions.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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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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
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The star of the show is chef Nick Wong's signature savory scallion waffles with sambal honey butter, but the Taiwanese disco fries, Cheeseburger Fried Rice and the crawfish egg foo young are not to be missed.—
Melissa Liebling-goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The now-familiar push-button ignition has waffled between feeling premium and mundane, which is all to say that there’s no perfect formula for a car’s control scheme.—
TC Sottek,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Michigan gas prices continue to yo-yo, falling more than a dime in the last week to a statewide average of $3.60 a gallon for regular unleaded, as motorists pay about $54 for a 15-gallon tank, as crude oil prices fall, according to AAA auto club.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
6 May 2024
Verb
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Emmett holds the two men at gunpoint and instructs them to transport him to a specific location to evade capture.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Johnson evaded questions Friday afternoon from reporters who tried to talk to him about the Bears situation at an event at the Chicago Cultural Center honoring the city’s Puerto Rican community.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Hulst kept hammering lap after lap through the second mile but still could not shake Serna.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Verb
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During his welcome address, Leo appealed to Spaniards, especially political leaders, to put polemics aside and invest in educating young people to appreciate diversity and complexity rather than shunning them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Consumer staples, healthcare — The sectors were bright spots in Friday’s sell-off as investors shunned tech names for defensive corners of the market.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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