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as in skims
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 reverses
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 flips
Guerrero, with bat flips and loud lashes last October, has seemingly been impossible to retire on baseball’s biggest stage.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 13 May 2026
This approach flips the typical publishing timeline on its head.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Scentbird flips the model by putting sampling and discovery first and championing a fragrance wardrobe rather than a single signature.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
The new series simply flips the number-letter sequence and started with 000AAA1.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The plunge essentially flips on the sympathetic nervous system, flooding the body with catecholamines that ramp up attention.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
The Boys is an American satirical dark comedy television show that flips the conventional superhero narrative on its head by imagining a society where superpowers are abused for influence and profit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
By Tuesday evening, colder air floods in, and rain flips to snow.
—Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 4 May 2026
When heat flips the signal switch The other side does the opposite.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 13 May 2026
This approach flips the typical publishing timeline on its head.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Scentbird flips the model by putting sampling and discovery first and championing a fragrance wardrobe rather than a single signature.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
The new series simply flips the number-letter sequence and started with 000AAA1.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The plunge essentially flips on the sympathetic nervous system, flooding the body with catecholamines that ramp up attention.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
The Boys is an American satirical dark comedy television show that flips the conventional superhero narrative on its head by imagining a society where superpowers are abused for influence and profit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
By Tuesday evening, colder air floods in, and rain flips to snow.
—Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 4 May 2026
When heat flips the signal switch The other side does the opposite.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flips
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The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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This cardigan features a slightly cropped cut that skims the waist, a crew neckline, tonal iridescent buttons, and a ribbed trim.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law reverses provisions tied to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, signed by former President Barack Obama, which required schools to serve only low-fat or fat-free milk to address childhood obesity concerns.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The challenge with parabolic moves is that when momentum reverses, the sell-offs are often much faster than investors can react to.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Unfortunately, that’s the only real recourse the public has with a Congress that still gleefully thumbs its nose at the laws and rules that apply to others.—
Douglas MacKinnon,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cillian Murphy Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy also makes an appearance as the spokesmodel for Opalite, appearing on a billboard with a bright smile and thumbs up.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Peepshow, which inverts the classic true crime structure, is masterful.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Where their debut roars, jabbing with hooks, Two Wheels Move the Soul instead inverts the noise until the sound becomes pillowy and comforting.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Flips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flips. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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