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 scale of the Republican Party's triumph in 2024—taking the White House, flipping the Senate and maintaining control of the House—has sparked soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong, how to rebuild, and party leadership and direction.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
Jordan Chiles is still flipping, still fighting, still rising, still shining, but on her terms now.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
At the state legislative level, Mississippi Democrats have broken a GOP supermajority in the state Senate after flipping two seats in that chamber plus another pickup in the state House.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
With the calendar flipping into November, there’s no sign that the shirts are going to stay on for the rest of the season.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
On December 1, the tree lighting ceremony at McAdenville Lake features a giant switch to illuminate the main tree, with local schoolchildren competing for the honor of flipping the switch.
—Shameika Rhymes, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has identified Tennessee’s 5th District as a key target for flipping.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
Jordan Chiles is still flipping, still fighting, still rising, still shining, but on her terms now.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
At the state legislative level, Mississippi Democrats have broken a GOP supermajority in the state Senate after flipping two seats in that chamber plus another pickup in the state House.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
With the calendar flipping into November, there’s no sign that the shirts are going to stay on for the rest of the season.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
On December 1, the tree lighting ceremony at McAdenville Lake features a giant switch to illuminate the main tree, with local schoolchildren competing for the honor of flipping the switch.
—Shameika Rhymes, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has identified Tennessee’s 5th District as a key target for flipping.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flipping
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The 76-year-old industry icon shows some skin in this two-piece featuring a bra top with statement sleeves and floor skimming skirt.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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With a pixie cut, Duwaji’s personal style leans toward the understated, including her pairing of long shorts with an oversize buckle, midriff-skimming one-shoulder top and cowboy boots.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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That clinched the season series for the Rams, reversing a trend in which the 49ers swept the regular-season matchups from 2019-22.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pack credited her courage in reversing the company’s past decisions.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Israel, a small nation dependent on our country for military support, is thumbing its nose at us, the most powerful country in the world.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
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Today, Lone Star state legislators are thumbing their noses at the longstanding political norm, followed by every other state, of waiting until the next census before redrawing their congressional districts.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some properties even offer printing and scanning services at the front desk, and bathroom scales are available as well for weighing luggage before flights to avoid overweight bag fees.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Customers can also earn bonus entries into the grand prize sweepstakes by scanning the bar code on their Kohl's receipts.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Flipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flipping. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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