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noun

ˈflip-ˌfläp

Definition of flip-flop

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs

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Noun

Just as cool-girl flip-flops are a summer essential, slip-on clogs are a must in my fall wardrobe. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Police previously released doorbell camera footage of Karen Solomon walking down a street in a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops early Tuesday morning, just minutes after officers responded to a call from the home. — Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Worcester police said doorbell camera footage captured Karen Solomon walking down a nearby street wearing a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops just minutes after officers arrived at the home. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, police released security video showing Karen Solomon walking down the street wearing shorts, a T-shirt and flip-flops. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flip-flop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop

Noun

The reversal underscores how quickly the calculations of Asia’s wealthy can change.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The rebound marked a sharp reversal from the crypto downturn that began last October.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of reversal

Verb

From there, the Giants remained deadlocked in a 1-1 tie until the 10th, though San Francisco’s relievers had to weasel their way out of trouble to keep the game tied.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
After Felix invites him to his family’s palatial country house over summer break, Oliver weasels his way into their good graces and turns their world upside down.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

Definition of weasel

Verb

Tacos at the waffle place, waffles at the chicken place; our cups indeed runneth over.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Berry Delicious Nutty Waffles Top 2 whole wheat waffles with 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 2 tablespoons walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

— Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026

Definition of waffle

Verb

The component of exercise it is designed to re-create is preservation of lean muscle mass, a concern when people yo-yo on and off GLP-1 drugs, losing more muscle each time.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Burnley have become something of a yo-yo club over the past five years, bouncing between the top two divisions with two promotions and three relegations.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of yo-yo

Verb

He was booked into San Diego Central Jail on charges of felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstructing or resisting a peace officer and driving under the influence of drugs, according to police.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Johnson has previously stated the Illinois constitution’s flat income tax rate evades the city’s wealth gap.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of evade

Verb

Beck didn’t participate in the book, but Riesman finds enough friends, family and associates to assemble a complex portrait of an artist who wants his audiences to see him as fashion-forward but has had a hard time shaking his past.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Thunderous applause may greet one documentary premiering at the Venice Film Festival, fitting for a story of athletes who shake the earth with every footfall.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

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