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
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
The second Trump administration has shown hostility to European allies, sidelined Europe’s diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East and flip-flopped on support for Ukraine.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Styles from the late ’90s and early 2000s, from platform flip-flops to low-rise jeans and more, have seen a resurgence among Gen Z, repurposing the Millennial nostalgia styles with a contemporary spin.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
The data come after economists have expressed concern that the Trump Administration’s flip-flopping tariff policies and sweeping layoffs at federal agencies could slow economic growth.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Trump has recently flip-flopped to a much harsher stance on Russia after seeing Putin for months spurn his demands for concessions.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
The second Trump administration has shown hostility to European allies, sidelined Europe’s diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East and flip-flopped on support for Ukraine.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Styles from the late ’90s and early 2000s, from platform flip-flops to low-rise jeans and more, have seen a resurgence among Gen Z, repurposing the Millennial nostalgia styles with a contemporary spin.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
The data come after economists have expressed concern that the Trump Administration’s flip-flopping tariff policies and sweeping layoffs at federal agencies could slow economic growth.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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This is a reversal from 2022, the year the war started, when most favored Ukraine fighting until victory, and only a fifth wanted a negotiated end as soon as possible.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Barring drastic reversals, San Diego will cruise into its fourth postseason in six years, while the Giants will miss the postseason for the eighth time in nine years.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And as politicians, these Supreme Court Justices are especially bristling, equivocating, and entitled, which doesn’t make for trustworthy narration.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Rather than working out a consistent line to counter Farage, Starmer has often equivocated.—
Oliver Eagleton,
Time,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Despite her best efforts, Keith, who is serving life in prison, tries to weasel his way back into her life.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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One of Wishman’s most Sapphic films is this gritty black-and-white sexploitation shocker about assassins who weasel their way into an apartment shared by two lesbians in order to kill a foreign dignitary.—
Erik Piepenburg,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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But state lawmakers, facing their own deficit, have waffled over continuing the initiative.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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All season Theo has waffled between his duty to his title and his love for Lizzy Elmsworth (Aubri Ibrag), a woman who is most decidedly not his wife.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Scammers distribute invitations to food truck owners through Gmail accounts, often using multiple email addresses to evade scam blocking filters.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The other, finished in Sebring Orange, was able to evade authorities briefly but was eventually located three hours away in Martin County, Indiana.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Han shook off criticisms of the small ring by also noting that both Belly and Jeremiah are college students on a budget.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Rinse the greens in the empty side of the sink, then put the greens in the colander, rinse again, shake off, and rinse again.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then there is health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is largely shunned by his wealthy family, and a smattering of entrepreneurs and businesspeople like labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who cofounded an anesthesia practice in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, a doctor.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Even when infertility or a child’s disability had nothing to do with radiation exposure, hibakusha women often felt blamed and shunned.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The few who did made small contributions to multiple candidates to hedge their bets, or maintain good relations with candidates who still have votes on the City Council or in the state Legislature.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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So, those wanting to hedge their bets and increase their chances of landing a blue-collar job may wish to look at general maintenance and repair jobs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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