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
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Amazon’s summer fashion lineup includes breezy dresses, drawstring shorts, and moisture-wicking tops, along with trendy capris, comfy flip-flops, and other warm-weather essentials.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The surprise ouster marks the latest round of turmoil at BP, which has suffered flip-flops on strategy and leadership instability in recent years.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Throw on your go-to swimsuit, and beat the heat with a sun hat and a pair of elevated, walkable flip-flops.
—India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Long associated with ultra-casual dressing, flip-flops have been reimagined as an anchor to more elevated looks, too.
—Natalie Hammond, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of supportive sandals, including ones that support your feet all day at theme parks and music festivals, plus flip-flops that are actually comfortable.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Our picks include flip-flops, strappy wedges, slides, and more, and take the pressure off with cushy arch support and insoles that prevent pain all day.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
Shop more leather flip-flops, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Amazon’s summer fashion lineup includes breezy dresses, drawstring shorts, and moisture-wicking tops, along with trendy capris, comfy flip-flops, and other warm-weather essentials.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The surprise ouster marks the latest round of turmoil at BP, which has suffered flip-flops on strategy and leadership instability in recent years.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Throw on your go-to swimsuit, and beat the heat with a sun hat and a pair of elevated, walkable flip-flops.
—India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Long associated with ultra-casual dressing, flip-flops have been reimagined as an anchor to more elevated looks, too.
—Natalie Hammond, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of supportive sandals, including ones that support your feet all day at theme parks and music festivals, plus flip-flops that are actually comfortable.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Our picks include flip-flops, strappy wedges, slides, and more, and take the pressure off with cushy arch support and insoles that prevent pain all day.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flops
Noun
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For 50 years, the case has generated theories and verdicts and reversals and books and television specials.—
Kate Casey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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The reversals, recoveries, and successes often receive far less coverage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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While the rest of the world waffles on decarbonization, today’s climate presents another opportunity to gain competitive advantage.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
22 May 2026
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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
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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The Moon, planet of our emotions, lifts your 10th House of Career, while innovative Uranus shakes your 4th House of Home and Family.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Altman is a booster for San Francisco, advising its mayor and expanding OpenAI’s offices here, while Musk shuns the city and now lives in Texas.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Javier Bardem is terrific as a former enfant terrible filmmaker who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter by putting her in his new movie in The Beloved, which eschews the easy sentimental beats but also ends up short on many satisfying ones.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Anderson stars in L'Oréal's Lessons of Worth campaign, which eschews the notion that women become invisible with age.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Republicans plan to pass the new bill including the ballroom money on party-line votes in both houses of Congress using the reconciliation process that skirts the Senate filibuster.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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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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“Flip-flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flops. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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