Thesaurus results for FLIP-FLOPS

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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

This guest lets her turquoise skort take centerstage by pairing it with a heather gray tank and black flip-flops. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Shoppers can save up to 57 percent on breezy summer sundresses, comfy flip-flops, cooling bedding, and more, including picks from top brands like Laneige and Madewell. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Try it with casual flip-flops and a knit slung around the waist for off-duty cool; with jelly sandals and a denim jacket for an irreverent twist; or with suede flats and a crisp shirt for understated elegance. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Style this over a swimsuit and flip-flops for a seaside lunch, or with sneakers for a cute and comfy daytime look. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 The climbing in flip-flops was impressive. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026

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Noun

Teams that build this habit often experience fewer decision reversals over a four-quarter cycle.

— Janet M Harvey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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

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That leads into a finish that waffles between praline and dark fruit leather (fig and cherry), in addition to dark tea tannins.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The star of the show is chef Nick Wong's signature savory scallion waffles with sambal honey butter, but the Taiwanese disco fries, Cheeseburger Fried Rice and the crawfish egg foo young are not to be missed.

— Melissa Liebling-goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

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For example, low-cost Irish airline Ryanair currently hedges 80% of its jet fuel costs, giving them a significant competitive advantage when fuel prices increase.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 June 2026
With a minimal, yet still impactful, pastel floral design, the rug hedges its saccharine design with ample negative space.

— Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026

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Dollar Tree quietly stocks shelf-stable protein shakes, protein bars and cheese sticks that can round out a breakfast or refuel a busy afternoon without straining a tight budget.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Shelf-stable protein shakes worth stocking Shelf-stable protein shakes are one of the easiest ways to add protein to a busy day, and Dollar Tree carries a couple of options that don’t require refrigeration until opened.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
The new aircraft eschews the Kennedy-era robin's-egg blue exterior of the old plane for a bolder look, with the underbelly of the plane painted navy blue with a red stripe above it.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026

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Most guests make the four-mile circuit part of their daily routine, following an easy pine-scented path that skirts the shore.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
The Iranian navy said the route, which skirts Iranian waters and hugs the Omani coast, had not been approved.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 June 2026

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