as in reversals
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-flops
Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Pair it with wide-leg jeans and flats for the office, wear it with a skirt and flip-flops come summer—the styling opportunities are endless with this classic polo.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s oodles of swimsuits, sunglasses, flip-flops and bags full of tiny travel lotions.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For beach days, pool parties, and casual strolls around town, these best-selling flip-flops make for a comfy footwear choice.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Pull one over your usual uniform of an oversized tee and sleek sweatpants to nail the model-off-duty vibe—then add flip-flops for a little touch of Scandi-girl styling.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Footwear standouts include cherry-red flip-flops and a sleek satin mule.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Wear sturdy boots and loose-fitting long pants and do not wear sandals or flip-flops in brushy areas.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
These patent-leather flip-flops feature skinny gold straps that will dress up any outfit.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
For example, the reliable Old Navy flip-flops are still a go-to for a reason --they're affordable, easy and perfect for everything from pool days to quick errands.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Pair it with wide-leg jeans and flats for the office, wear it with a skirt and flip-flops come summer—the styling opportunities are endless with this classic polo.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s oodles of swimsuits, sunglasses, flip-flops and bags full of tiny travel lotions.
—Beth Collums, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For beach days, pool parties, and casual strolls around town, these best-selling flip-flops make for a comfy footwear choice.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Pull one over your usual uniform of an oversized tee and sleek sweatpants to nail the model-off-duty vibe—then add flip-flops for a little touch of Scandi-girl styling.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Footwear standouts include cherry-red flip-flops and a sleek satin mule.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Wear sturdy boots and loose-fitting long pants and do not wear sandals or flip-flops in brushy areas.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
These patent-leather flip-flops feature skinny gold straps that will dress up any outfit.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flops
Noun
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The reversals have been dramatic, too, and have occurred almost immediately.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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To be sure, hope has often swung quickly into doubt since the war began, causing extreme and sudden reversals in financial markets.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the club waffles on what should be a tap-in decision to replace Foote, that would be a bad process indicator at the outset of this crucial offseason.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Neville hedges his bet by filling us in on Michaels’ spotlight apprehension, making his reticence a through line.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Below the threshold, AI hedges your brand or ignores it.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s 937 quarts…which equivocates to almost one ton per day.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The question of who stands against this darkness — and who equivocates — will be determined by civilizational identity.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Use protein powders in smoothies or shakes to help fill nutrient gaps.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mitski lies on the lawn looking at the girl leaving her, like the witch in Into the Woods when Rapunzel shuns her and then gets promptly trampled by a giant.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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The unfortunate truth is that the agency has lost its way and shuns innovation.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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My concerns were deepest around Narcizo, a brilliant drummer who, among other things, eschews the use of cymbals in fashioning a playing style that sounds like nobody else.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The flight path eschews Orion's entry into lunar orbit, but ensures the crew's safe return without the need for another substantial engine burn.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s one small car park at the far end of the beach, reached by a winding single-track road that skirts the water’s edge.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 23rd congressional district skirts the west side of San Antonio and extends all the way to El Paso, encompassing vast swaths of the border.—
Bayliss Wagner,
San Antonio Express-News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Flip-flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flops. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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