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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Worse still, the dynamic often flips on Theroux.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Save space on your kitchen countertop with this space-saving toaster oven that flips up to store against your backsplash.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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As for glam, the actress’ blond hair was styled with soft barrel curls that cascaded down her shoulders.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, the constant tension on my hair can have my curls feeling dry and in need of intense moisture.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Riffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffles. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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