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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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In that time, the team’s focus has flip-flopped from Arlington Heights to the Chicago lakefront, back to Arlington Heights and now to northwest Indiana. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Because of the general grit of city life, flip-flops have never felt practical. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 The accompanying image showed a pair of flip-flops adorned with Moore’s iconic cry-face on the left foot, while the right shows the actress making a more dramatic, less strained expression. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 In one last seating trick for camping, the SkyNomad's rear row can flip-flop into rear-facing position, its backrests dropping into seat cushions while its cushions become backrests. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flip-flop

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In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors, a move that would significantly lower energy consumption and cultivation costs — though home growers would be out of luck.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
That reversal runs counter to the usual assumption that younger generations are more relaxed, more collaborative, and less judgmental about money than their parents were.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reversal

Verb

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
After Felix invites him to his family’s palatial country house over summer break, Oliver weasels his way into their good graces and turns their world upside down.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

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Berry Delicious Nutty Waffles Top 2 whole wheat waffles with 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 2 tablespoons walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

— Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026
The tournament’s special status — its unwillingness to place any person above the sport — is part of why Williams wanted to play singles, not just doubles with her sister Venus, after waffling on the decision.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of waffle

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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
Burnley have become something of a yo-yo club over the past five years, bouncing between the top two divisions with two promotions and three relegations.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of yo-yo

Verb

Mateychuk is an excellent skater, with clear NHL edge work and speed to be able to skate pucks up ice, evade pressure and close on checks.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Hennepin County’s top prosecutor calls the interstate clash over Castro’s transfer a needless test of states’ duty to honor extradition — and of whether federal agents can evade accountability.

— Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of evade

Verb

First, Murdock recognized the Falcons setting up a screen and then shook off a block attempt by the pulling center and dropped running back Tyler Goodson for no gain.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
In quiet spaces, cues on whether the ground is shaking are distorted by our expectations.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of shake

Verb

While in prison, Shah became besties with Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes while shunning Ghislaine Maxwell.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Alamy Most Popular Long said to bring ruin on the male rulers who owned it, the Koh-i-Noor has also been shunned by female royals in recent decades.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

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