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
Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The song begins as a familiar Mustard piano-and-fingersnaps ballad, as Mai flip-flops between icing her lover out and wanting to hold him close.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
The president flees these tradeoffs as a matter of course and flip-flops unpredictably when pressures rise.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The star embraced warm-weather style a little early, putting a twist on a polarizing footwear style with heeled flip-flops.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Pack a beach tote that’s big enough to fit a book, sun hat, flip-flops, and a cover-up.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The song begins as a familiar Mustard piano-and-fingersnaps ballad, as Mai flip-flops between icing her lover out and wanting to hold him close.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
The president flees these tradeoffs as a matter of course and flip-flops unpredictably when pressures rise.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The star embraced warm-weather style a little early, putting a twist on a polarizing footwear style with heeled flip-flops.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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Cano was given the overdose-reversal drug Narcan as a precaution, authorities said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Know More The tariff reversal marks the latest turn in a volatile period for South Africa’s access to the US market.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the judge’s equivocating ruling in that piracy case created a loophole, according to Anthropic’s lawyers.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department declined to open an investigation of the agent who shot and killed Good, while they were criticized for equivocating about an investigation into Pretti's killing.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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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,
28 Dec. 2025
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Patricia Serio is waffling between Saint Xavier and Judson University to finish her degree.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Dietary recommendations have waffled over time.—
Tania Fabo,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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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An all-cash purchase avoids scrutiny from financial institutions and evades mandatory reporting.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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What emerged, Jackson told the court Thursday, was the portrait of a transient and calculating offender who operated across multiple states and evaded law enforcement for years.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As information has slowly revealed more about the ski trip and those who died in the devastating avalanche, grief has shaken communities across the region.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Knight shook her head and reiterated that this was indeed her final Olympic game.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But in late January, a cadre of federal workers yanked placards from the site’s brick walls in response to a March 2025 executive order from the White House that shunned complication.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Should the federal government continue to shun the requests, Moriarty said a lawsuit is possible.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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