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as in skimmed
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner
flip through this home decorating book to see if there's anything we could use
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as in reversed
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing
flip the coin over
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Recent Examples of flipped
However, GenZers, born after 1997, have flipped the switch and feel nostalgic for an analog world that predates their lifespan.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that flipped back in 2024, when 12% of Republicans used mail-in ballots compared with 9% of Democrats.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
After decades of Disney fairy tales dominating animation, the world was ready for a satirical take that flipped that formula on its head.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Her boyfriend, however, flipped it back on her.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While Ortega chose to wear her Ringo Bag with the glossy side out, it can also be flipped inside out to reveal a durable white canvas material.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2025
With the calendar officially flipped to August, the Miami Herald is counting down 30 of the most important players on the Hurricanes’ roster, one per day leading up to the season opener, to provide a closer look at the team heading into coach Mario Cristobal’s fourth season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
After being outscored 105-26 in the past three meetings, Burleson flipped the script in 2025, rolling to a 45-21 victory.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
National Democrats recently celebrated a special election win in Iowa, after a Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in a district Trump won by double digits in the November election.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that flipped back in 2024, when 12% of Republicans used mail-in ballots compared with 9% of Democrats.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
After decades of Disney fairy tales dominating animation, the world was ready for a satirical take that flipped that formula on its head.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Her boyfriend, however, flipped it back on her.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While Ortega chose to wear her Ringo Bag with the glossy side out, it can also be flipped inside out to reveal a durable white canvas material.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2025
With the calendar officially flipped to August, the Miami Herald is counting down 30 of the most important players on the Hurricanes’ roster, one per day leading up to the season opener, to provide a closer look at the team heading into coach Mario Cristobal’s fourth season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
After being outscored 105-26 in the past three meetings, Burleson flipped the script in 2025, rolling to a 45-21 victory.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
National Democrats recently celebrated a special election win in Iowa, after a Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in a district Trump won by double digits in the November election.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flipped
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The all-star winger then blasted a low shot that skimmed across the PayPal Park grass and went mere inches wide left of the goal.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Aug. 2025
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Burkhart executed and skimmed money via sham contracts and business deals.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Both Casey and Delashmutt were granted parole in 2023, but in both instances the decision was reversed by Governor Gavin Newsom.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the appeals court reversed that decision, ruling that the district court had no jurisdiction to block the EPA's actions.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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In short, Moscow sees Montenegro as both strategically valuable and an impudent upstart that has thumbed its nose at the Russian bear while genuflecting before NATO and Washington.—
Edward P. Joseph,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Dec. 2016
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Flight remains, but its meaning has inverted.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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The traditional fashion timeline has completely inverted.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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Paper tickets have become rarer, as digital tickets are scanned in at venues everywhere.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Every bag and piece of equipment that comes through security on Sunday will be scanned and thoroughly searched.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Flipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flipped. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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