1
as in skimming
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 reversing
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 flipping
The evening concluded with graduates receiving their diplomas before flipping their tassels and tossing their caps into the air to celebrate the start of their next chapter.
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Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The entire lighting system can be neutralized by flipping a single switch, obliterating all visibility except for a spotlight on the enemy’s crotch.
—Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
However, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) was briefly a no vote before flipping to yes.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
In February, Dayton shared a video of herself flipping her hair back, causing liquid to drip from her nose.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
On phone screens across the United States, beautiful women with glossy hair seemed to materialize en masse, flipping sizzling patties of meat and rocking impossibly calm babies.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Nobody went flipping through the air.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Months into the hunt, with their other resources exhausted, casting director Russell Scott pulled out an old folder and started flipping through it — stopping on Karolina Wydra.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 June 2026
Kean is one of dozens of House Republicans Democrats are targeting in hopes of flipping control of the chamber.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 June 2026
Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The entire lighting system can be neutralized by flipping a single switch, obliterating all visibility except for a spotlight on the enemy’s crotch.
—Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
However, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) was briefly a no vote before flipping to yes.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
In February, Dayton shared a video of herself flipping her hair back, causing liquid to drip from her nose.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
On phone screens across the United States, beautiful women with glossy hair seemed to materialize en masse, flipping sizzling patties of meat and rocking impossibly calm babies.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Nobody went flipping through the air.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Months into the hunt, with their other resources exhausted, casting director Russell Scott pulled out an old folder and started flipping through it — stopping on Karolina Wydra.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 June 2026
Kean is one of dozens of House Republicans Democrats are targeting in hopes of flipping control of the chamber.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flipping
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The figure-skimming top is fitted, but not too tight, and pairs easily with skirts, shorts, and pants, acting as a handy everyday staple to mix and match with your full travel wardrobe.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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And although Edwards’ influence throughout the basketball community and sneaker culture is clear, Largin said what Edwards has done is only skimming the surface, and that his work remains crucial to the next generations of designers.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Space stocks — The group slid, reversing earlier gains.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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And net earnings totaled $48 million, reversing a loss of $2 million a year earlier.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Val Kilmer’s performance as this trickster poet forever thumbing his nose at reality embodies the movie’s tensions.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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For months, this young, rambunctious, and altogether infectious bunch played with house money, thumbing their collective noses at the idea of another year of rebuild futility.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Students are constantly scanning adults for cues about whether they are understood, safe, respected, or expected to succeed.—
Kyle Smitley,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Anxiously scanning the horizon, hoping that a brilliant force will leave the masses forever changed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Flipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flipping. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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