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
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Pull one over your usual uniform of an oversized tee and sleek sweatpants to nail the model-off-duty vibe—then add flip-flops for a little touch of Scandi-girl styling.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Footwear standouts include cherry-red flip-flops and a sleek satin mule.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
This type of flip-flopping leads to a serious loss of credibility for this mayor and his administration.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For beach days, pool parties, and casual strolls around town, these best-selling flip-flops make for a comfy footwear choice.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Pull one over your usual uniform of an oversized tee and sleek sweatpants to nail the model-off-duty vibe—then add flip-flops for a little touch of Scandi-girl styling.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Footwear standouts include cherry-red flip-flops and a sleek satin mule.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
This type of flip-flopping leads to a serious loss of credibility for this mayor and his administration.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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Since around 2022, dioceses across the country have reported a reversal of that trend, with growing numbers of Americans — particularly Millennials and Gen Z — choosing to join the Catholic Church.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the year, the mayor and the Regional Task Force on Homelessness have touted various statistics that show a reversal in the long trend of a growing unhoused population.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated … A bout of frantic rebranding ensued.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 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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In January, Meta fired 10 percent of the Reality Labs unit, or about 1,500 employees, and this month waffled on shutting the whole thing down.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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A lot of uncertainty remains in the forecast as temperatures waffle across the area, causing the rain/snow line to continue to shift, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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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Thousands of trucking companies racking up thousands of safety violations – poor maintenance, excessive driving hours, drug and alcohol use – all while evading federal enforcement.—
Ashley Velie,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The scooter rider managed to evade police by making a U-turn, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The boom could be loud enough to shake windows in some areas.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stalwarts such as Chicago and Philadelphia (each +4%) that never got pricey to begin with are now reaping the benefits of being shunned in the pre-pandemic world.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Xi’s outreach to Cheng came along with overt swipes at Taiwan’s current government under President Lai Ching-te, who is shunned by Beijing as a dangerous ‘separatist’ for rejecting China’s claim that Taiwan is its territory.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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