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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Recent Examples of flip-flop
Izzy Baskette, People.com, 28 May 2025
These memory foam flip-flops have arch support that’ll help relieve pressure on your joints, according to the brand.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Gonzalez quickly dressed, slipped on flip-flops and ran outside.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Key Background Much of the uncertainty from large companies over tariffs comes as Trump has repeatedly flip-flopped on tariff rates against various countries.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Noun
Signs of summertime come in the form of double scoops of ice cream, flip-flops, tan lines, the smell of sunscreen, and, of course, backyard barbecues.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 28 May 2025
These memory foam flip-flops have arch support that’ll help relieve pressure on your joints, according to the brand.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Gonzalez quickly dressed, slipped on flip-flops and ran outside.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Key Background Much of the uncertainty from large companies over tariffs comes as Trump has repeatedly flip-flopped on tariff rates against various countries.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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Finally, Elon Musk’s DOGE activities brought its own host of circuit tests that generated smoke and reversals.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2025
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In a reversal from the last two years, the base variant of the latest series, the iPhone 16, leads the chart, followed by the iPhone 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, and iPhone 15.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The policy initiatives that emerge, unsurprisingly, have an air of indecision and equivocating.—
Milan Vaishnav,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Nov. 2019
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Critics further condemn equivocating between Israel, as a democracy, and Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization in the U.S., Israel and by the European Union.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
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But when Douglas doesn’t invite her to the business dinner, the show suddenly takes a turn into wacky sitcom territory, with Maxine trying to weasel her way into Douglas’s business to meet and invite the Prince to the Beach Ball.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2024
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My best friend of more than 35 years is waffling over attending my son’s wedding.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Dear Eric: My best friend of more than 35 years is waffling over attending my son’s wedding.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The last few months have borne witness to AI systems learning to mislead, cheat, and try to evade shutdown—even resorting to blackmail.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Massey has evaded hundreds of authorities in a multistate manhunt.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (R) after a signing ceremony following their bilateral talks at Kumsusan state residence in Pyongyang, on June 19, 2024.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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For me, a perfect beach bag starts with a lightweight, oversized tote that’s easy to shake the sand out of—preferably a mesh or water-resistant style.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Intel has, to this point, shunned Pluton in favor of its business-only vPro security system, but that could always change.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2025
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These counties, once thriving hubs of coal production which fueled not only Maryland, but much of our great nation, have been, today, relegated to obscurity as coal has been shunned in favor of alternative — or otherwise deemed sustainable — energy sources.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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Even if the benefits of vitamin D aren't totally proven, is there harm in taking a supplement to hedge your bets?—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
29 May 2025
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Europa Press News | Europa Press | Getty Images A European-wide shift to nuclear power appears to be gathering momentum as countries hedge their bets in pursuit of more energy independence.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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