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
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
These flip-flops have a breezy style with a metallic finish that makes a statement, while still being effortless to toss on for the pool, beach or any other casual outing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
These flip-flops have built-in arch support, which can be tough to find in this style of sandal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
These flip-flops have a breezy style with a metallic finish that makes a statement, while still being effortless to toss on for the pool, beach or any other casual outing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
These flip-flops have built-in arch support, which can be tough to find in this style of sandal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flops
Noun
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Since the Middle Ages, this festival of uninhibited revelry and role reversals has provided the ultimate litmus test for what is and isn’t considered socially acceptable.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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The reversals could have massive implications for the November midterm elections, particularly in competitive congressional districts where small swings could determine control of the House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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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Below the threshold, AI hedges your brand or ignores it.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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Royal Caribbean, which hedges roughly 60% of its fuel costs, was less affected than Norwegian and Carnival.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 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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Hayden, working the grill behind her husband, laughs and shakes her head with a slight eye roll the way only a loving wife can.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the process, the capsule shakes pretty aggressively.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 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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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
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In LaPorte, the agreement announced recently eschews a tax abatement request and provides for full property taxes to be collected, 15% of which will go to the local school district, Durkin noted.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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