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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The new film, which opens in theaters this weekend, flips the script by casting a Yautja as the protagonist for a change.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025 -
No matter its record during the regular season, the Central High School football team traditionally flips a switch come playoff time in November.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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MacLachlan has the visage of a much younger man, and Davis’s signature shiny brown curls are serving.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Riffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffles. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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