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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In a recent Instagram post, the singer wore a pair of strappy sandals that combined the breathable feel of an open-toe shoe with a more secure fit than typical slides or flip-flops. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Think retro sneakers in neutral colors, mesh flats with arch support for sightseeing, and dressier flip-flops for completing a vacation-ready outfit. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 These are, after all, the most sophisticated alternative to flip-flops. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 26 July 2026 The unofficial shoe of the summer, heeled thongs match the casual vibe of baggy jeans but still feel dressier than regular flip-flops. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026 Pair a striped tee with your silky slip skirt, finishing the look with vacation-ready accessories—a raffia tote, flip-flops, and shield sunglasses. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 2026 Elsewhere, Bieber is showing off flip-flops underneath the denim. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

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Noun

Route reliability and temporary permissions broke when ceasefire assumptions met vessel attacks and licence reversals.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 28 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

Definition of reversals

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Berry Delicious Nutty Waffles Top 2 whole wheat waffles with 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 2 tablespoons walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

— Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026
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

Definition of waffles

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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

Definition of hedges

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Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns shakes hands with his father Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes after the Cleveland Browns Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 30, 2026 in Berea, Ohio.

— Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The other is praying an elite center from another team shakes free.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of shakes

Verb

The matchmaking element has shades of hits like Married at First Sight or Indian Matchmaking, although The Last Person on Earth eschews the competition or reality element and is very much being positioned as a documentary series.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2026
The yacht eschews the traditional central engine in favor of a dual-engine system, with a 57 hp motor on both of the outer hulls.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of eschews

Verb

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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