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noun

ˈflip-ˌfläp

Definition of flip-flop

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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Cooper grilled the Democrat on flip-flopping to endorse a Republican Senate candidate after Stevens lost the Michigan primary. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026 The weirdest shoes our interviewees owned included sporty lace-up pumps, original Russian bath mesh flip-flops, Birkenstock clogs, The Art Company shoes and Tabi mary janes. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Spotted out in New York City, the actress stepped out in white flip-flops with fuzzy brown trim, giving the warm-weather staple a cozy, cold-weather twist. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 Brazilian accessories brand Luiza Barcelos created Giulia’s custom shoes, as well as personalized flip-flops for the guests to slip on once the dancing began. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flip-flop

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Noun

And when Here There Are Blueberries does shift its lens the testimony of Auschwitz survivor Lili Jacob, also embodied by Cunningham, and an album of photos that depict the cruelty Höcker’s collection elides, the reversal stuns you.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
On Sunday, the reversal on Key's interception sparked the Broncos, who trailed 14-13 at the time, to yet another one-score win, this one breaking the Indianapolis Colts' record of 15 consecutive one-score victories set in 2008-09.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of reversal

Verb

In fact, the former Duchess is said to be returning to the UK and trying to weasel her way back into the royal family.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of weasel

Verb

Long’s opponent Tom Crews, on the other hand, wasn’t so bold, waffling on the question of how a no vote would impact the city’s $175,000 contract with Flock.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Nov. 2026
Northeast faces a wet, windy weekend Forecast models have waffled back and forth for days but have been consistent on putting New England and Long Island, New York, in the bull’s-eye of the storm’s most significant rain and wind this weekend.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of waffle

Verb

Hamilton then had quieter race than Ferrari had been hoping for given its engine upgrade, while the Mercedes duo engaged in yo-yo racing for the lead.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The component of exercise it is designed to re-create is preservation of lean muscle mass, a concern when people yo-yo on and off GLP-1 drugs, losing more muscle each time.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of yo-yo

Verb

Several charges are pending against the suspect, including assault on a peace officer and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
The franchise began in 1997 as a relatively simple, top-down game that allowed players to roam fictional cities, steal vehicles, evade police and commit crimes.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of evade

Verb

Soon after, a warden shook Guardado and shouted his name, but got no response and a medic then pronounced him dead.

— KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Ueno Bank’s failure has locked nearly half the country’s 6 million people out of their savings, shaking a country long viewed as one of South America’s more stable economies.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of shake

Verb

Trump has cultivated a direct relationship with Kim, shunning the bureaucratic negotiations that usually precede a deal.

— Stephen E. Biegun, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
But establishments don’t fade away so easily — and insurgents don’t automatically shun them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

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