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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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,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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There are no costume changes, just a jersey-and-shorts combo that wouldn’t look out of place at a backyard barbecue and loose curls that Eilish styles each night herself.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Below are the ones that deliver on moisture, slip, and softness without weighing curls down.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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“Riffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riffles. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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