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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
As much as Duffy — and many fellow passengers — would prefer travelers not show up at the airport in flip-flops and midriff tops, that’s unlikely to change.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
More recently though, government plans to trim spending, a review of Public Investment Fund projects, and flip-flops on measures to attract global investors have cooled enthusiasm.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The Yankees and Rangers have also now flip-flopped Triple-A shortstops in a year's time, as 25-year-old Jonathan Ornelas signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees in November after Texas traded him for cash in May.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Bailey’s flip-flop moment even helped The Row’s Dune sandal place as the hottest product on the Q2 2025 Lyst Index.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
As much as Duffy — and many fellow passengers — would prefer travelers not show up at the airport in flip-flops and midriff tops, that’s unlikely to change.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
More recently though, government plans to trim spending, a review of Public Investment Fund projects, and flip-flops on measures to attract global investors have cooled enthusiasm.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The Yankees and Rangers have also now flip-flopped Triple-A shortstops in a year's time, as 25-year-old Jonathan Ornelas signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees in November after Texas traded him for cash in May.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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To the contrary, though the film is frequently funny, Brewer takes their ambitions and reversals seriously.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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State officials said Thursday that the FBI would be solely in charge of Wednesday's deadly encounter, in a reversal from earlier beliefs that the probe would be a dual federal-state effort.—
Maggie Vespa,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When leaders equivocate, moral clarity collapses into tribal calculation, and the targeting of Jews is treated as unfortunate instead of urgent.—
Jay Rosenzweig,
Time,
14 Dec. 2025
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While Abigail Spanberger stood with her running mate Jay Jones and his murderous fantasies, and evaded every direct question including equivocating over men being in locker rooms with girls.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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So how does Mizzou weasel its way into the 12-team field?—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the show first premiered, dressing as Eleven with a box of Eggo waffles under her arm was a top Halloween costume, and waffles have been featured in every season since.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Dec. 2025
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Place waffles on warm plates and top with turkey.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 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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Davis faces three counts of first-degree assault and a single count each of second-degree manslaughter, evading responsibility involving a death, reckless driving and failure to drive in the proper lane.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ashton Hill, 17, was charged with discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities, evading arrest, riot participation, possession of marijuana under two ounces in a drug-free zone and possession of CS PG2 under one gram.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The crime was not the only one that shook the state over the weekend.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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Isabel initially thought the sounds shaking her surroundings were thunder.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His election embodies the ascendance of Muslim Americans in a society that often has shunned them.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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The way the other Sex Pistols have shunned Lydon in recent years is no surprise to anyone who’s kept up with the band.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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