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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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Noun

Dress it up with a necklace and platform espadrilles, or wear it to the pool with flip-flops. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Think of these orthotic sandals as an elevated alternative to basic rubber flip-flops. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 These are ideal for bringing on beach vacations or styling with a tank top and flip-flops on warm summer days. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 July 2026 The 38-year-old singer-songwriter made a rare appearance at the British Grand Prix wearing a graphic T-shirt, loose black pants, and a classic pair of black flip-flops. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flip-flop

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Noun

The United States is in the grips of one of the most drastic reversals of green energy infrastructure currently underway on our increasingly warm world.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Hollywood largely stayed away in 2025, so early signs point to a reversal this year.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 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

Definition of weasel

Verb

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
Trump continued to waffle as to what could come next—even suggesting a resumption of the bombing campaign if Iran does not comply, a threat that few take seriously.

— Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026

Definition of waffle

Verb

Since 2024, longtime yo-yo devotee Faye Webster has hosted an invitational for the world’s best players in Atlanta.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 July 2026
Mercury's tight orbit around the sun sees it yo-yo back and forth between the evening and morning sky throughout the year.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of yo-yo

Verb

Prosecutors alleged the companies disguised Chinese aluminum extrusions as pallets to evade antidumping and countervailing duties.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
He was detained on August 8, 2025, and charged with DUI, evading arrest with a vehicle, and fleeing from police, according to ICE.

— Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of evade

Verb

The question is whether Thompson will shake free from the Mavericks, either through a buyout or trade.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
The wine and cocktail menu sports a few local makers too, including Gruet Winery’s sparkling wine and Hollow Spirits vodka, which is shaken into the restaurant’s take on a Vesper martini.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Definition of shake

Verb

SpaceX shunned the conventional boxy satellite designs pretty much everyone else has used for more than a half-century.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Befitting his scholarly bent, Bouaddi shunned a lot of the distractions that attracted the attention of his contemporaries.

— Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026

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