Thesaurus results for FLIP-FLOPS

flip-flops 1 of 2

noun

plural of flip-flop

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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flip-flops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flip-flop

as in waffles

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Recent Examples of flip-flops

Noun

When the game ended, following Mosley’s postgame comments to the team, Suggs trudged in his flip-flops to the team’s therapy areas. —

Josh Robbins, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Try slide sandals or flip-flops. —

Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 Floaty kaftans, swimsuits, and flip-flops are the island uniform. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 To complete the look, wear the cream and blue-striped pants with a colorful longline tank and some chunky Nike sneakers—or even a pair of flip-flops to combat the heat. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 Parks will be shaped like flip-flops and guitars, with a central activity hub including pools, a fitness center and concert space. —

Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Ventilation aside, the springy print also tied the whole outfit together — her camel carryall and red flip-flops matched nicely with the bright blooms featured on her trousers. —

Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 But in a time when formalities are an increasingly rare occurrence, and most beach resorts embrace flip-flops and athleisure—comfy, yes, but not polished or classy—the Gasparilla Inn’s insistence on dressing up is refreshingly civilized, if a bit old-fashioned. —

Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flops

Noun

What followed was a series of appeals and reversals that kept Rose on (and off) death row for nearly 50 years.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court upheld the reversals, and the three men later pleaded to voluntary manslaughter counts — resulting in them being paroled — under an agreement that required them to admit to being responsible for Tyree’s death in open court.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026