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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Classic belts, trendy flip-flops and colorful accessories brought the looks together.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
But Gavin, why flip-flop and why impose Proposition 50’s cost of $280 million on Californians?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Just don’t show up in flip-flops.
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The star finished the laidback look with gold pendant necklaces, rosy sunglasses, and a pair of flat black flip-flops.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Classic belts, trendy flip-flops and colorful accessories brought the looks together.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
But Gavin, why flip-flop and why impose Proposition 50’s cost of $280 million on Californians?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Just don’t show up in flip-flops.
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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In their new study, the team successfully applied the same time-reversal idea to optical clocks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The reversal follows a week of intense speculation that Escobar had rejected multiple offers and was set to leave the company for a rival promotion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Abigail Spanberger stood with her running mate Jay Jones and his murderous fantasies, and evaded every direct question including equivocating over men being in locker rooms with girls.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Grijalva’s swearing-in has sparked a partisan furor on Capitol Hill, as Johnson equivocates on the timeline ahead and Democrats accuse him of delaying the ceremony for political reasons.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So, that was a good learning experience and a humbling experience of being on the outside and trying to weasel my way in.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
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So if an extra (and questionable) ingredient weasels its way into the formula, and the supplement hits the market, there's not much the FDA can do besides send companies a warning letter to recall the supplement.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As measles tore through a remote community in West Texas, Kennedy waffled on the vaccine and promoted alternative remedies, such as vitamin A.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
3 Sep. 2025
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Target was held accountable for waffling on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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To try to evade the immune system, pathogens develop similarities to human cells as a form of camouflage.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the final seconds ticking away and the Chiefs’ 30-17 triumph over the Detroit Lions sealed, KC quarterback Patrick Mahomes was looking to shake the hand of Lions safety Brian Branch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Because the building was shaking.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps the most well-known is BPA, which was used in baby bottles and sippy cups in the United States until parents started to shun it over health fears.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Corbyn and his allies are now clearly shunning her.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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