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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Expect Hamas to try to equivocate, buy time, soften language, and insist on impossible guarantees while preserving levers of power.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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For what seems like the first time, Casper equivocates.—
Gary Greenberg,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 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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Weak to light shaking was recorded, and people in several cities - such as Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Angelus Oaks - reported experiencing the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The region has been shaken Other nations in the region have been affected by the tumult.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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