as in flips
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner
Web research is convenient but doesn't offer the tactile pleasures of riffling through heavy old books
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Verb
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This is when that counter service spot flips the screen over to me and my options are 20, 25 or 30 percent gratuity for handing me a muffin.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Italian technical-wear master Herno has created this clever reversible jacket that flips from a water-resistant, lightweight shell on one side to soft viscose jersey on the other.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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The micro workouts included moves like rotini spiral planks, spaghetti curls and penne plié squats, along with star jacks, which were inspired by the new Protein+ star shape.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, she was seen filming with tight '80s curls.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Riffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffles. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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