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
Asia-Pacific markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, with major indices flipping to losses in the morning session, as uncertainty surrounding the war weighs on investor sentiment.
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Hugh Leask,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The Jellicle Ball begins with a lone DJ (Ken Ard) on stage, flipping through a stash of vintage LPs including Michael Jackson and, inevitably, the original Cats cast album with the iconic yellow eyes logo.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The Hurricanes, under 37-year-old first-year coach Lucas, tied an NCAA record for the largest victory turnaround in Division I history, flipping from 7-24 last year to 26-9 this season.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 6, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Making muffins is arguably easier than making pancakes (no standing over the stove flipping them one by one).
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
After flipping two seats in a state legislature special election last week, Democrats in the Sunshine State are looking to build on that momentum and gain an edge on the GOP with voter registration.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The case that almost wasn’t A March 2023 Cal-OSHA investigation found that the employer bypassed a safety device, making flipping the potentially deadly switch easier.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
More emphasis on the importance of situational leverage (when is the game really on the line) and count leverage (flipping the call on a 2-0 pitch is not nearly as valuable as doing so on 1-1).
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
After stepping away, Jones began buying and flipping distressed homes with his father and quickly recognized what drew him to the industry.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Hugh Leask,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The Jellicle Ball begins with a lone DJ (Ken Ard) on stage, flipping through a stash of vintage LPs including Michael Jackson and, inevitably, the original Cats cast album with the iconic yellow eyes logo.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The Hurricanes, under 37-year-old first-year coach Lucas, tied an NCAA record for the largest victory turnaround in Division I history, flipping from 7-24 last year to 26-9 this season.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 6, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Making muffins is arguably easier than making pancakes (no standing over the stove flipping them one by one).
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
After flipping two seats in a state legislature special election last week, Democrats in the Sunshine State are looking to build on that momentum and gain an edge on the GOP with voter registration.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The case that almost wasn’t A March 2023 Cal-OSHA investigation found that the employer bypassed a safety device, making flipping the potentially deadly switch easier.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
More emphasis on the importance of situational leverage (when is the game really on the line) and count leverage (flipping the call on a 2-0 pitch is not nearly as valuable as doing so on 1-1).
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
After stepping away, Jones began buying and flipping distressed homes with his father and quickly recognized what drew him to the industry.
—Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flipping
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The skimming devices were found at nine different banks and ATMs in Philadelphia since March 15, Capt.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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From shoulder-grazing to collarbone-skimming lengths, and from long bobs to ultra-layered locks, these medium-length blonde hairstyles run the gamut because being just right doesn't mean being boring.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The video shows the driver reversing with the front passenger door open and striking a pickup truck.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices were up Thursday, reversing an earlier plunge on optimism over the temporary ceasefire agreement.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 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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Victor looked up, scanning the windows, and saw a large black beast standing on the curb outside.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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But under the new policy rolling out this summer, customers will also be able to tip when paying with a credit card for mobile orders and when scanning and paying at the register.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Flipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flipping. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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