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
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
More forecasts:Old Farmer's Almanac says to keep your flip-flops out for fall.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Restaurants typically don’t have dress codes (you’ll never be asked to put on a blazer at a silver-service restaurant), but at many city bars and sports pubs, dress codes are enforced: no thongs (flip-flops), singlets (tank tops) and high-vis workwear.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
During the ceremony, the groom was in flip-flops while the bride and officiant were barefoot on a patch of dirt surrounded by lush greenery, which quickly became a muddy mess.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Many arrived in the national park known for its changeable weather and remote locales in flip-flops and bathing suits.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
More forecasts:Old Farmer's Almanac says to keep your flip-flops out for fall.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Restaurants typically don’t have dress codes (you’ll never be asked to put on a blazer at a silver-service restaurant), but at many city bars and sports pubs, dress codes are enforced: no thongs (flip-flops), singlets (tank tops) and high-vis workwear.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for flip-flop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
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The judicial branch of the federal government will have some decisions of its own to make about the monument, and may inject still more reversals.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Meta’s decision to eliminate its fact-checking program marks a sharp reversal for the major social media company, quickly prompting questions over the firm’s direction as President-elect Trump heads back to the Oval Office.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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And one of the things there is that there's a perception, fair or otherwise, that Democrats have equivocated about political violence from anti-Israel protestors, more recently, the killing of United Health CEO, Brian Thompson.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Zoom in: Europe may also have to figure out how to bear the primary burden for arming Ukraine — and how to ensure its own security — if Trump equivocates on NATO's mutual defense pledge.Dave Lawler, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans.Eric Lipton, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Over At Least One Hapless Russian Run tight meetings and don’t let people waffle.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Some, their principles unbreakable, have to live their philosophy, not just to get to the core of it but to evade the accusation of hypocrisy.Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 11 Jan. 2025
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More than 180 oil-carrying vessels that are suspected to be part of a shadow fleet utilized by the Kremlin to evade oil sanctions as well as traders, oil field service firms and Russian energy officials are also targeted by the new sanctions.AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Heading into the offseason, the Phillies were reportedly looking to shake their roster up a bit, even exploring the idea of trading All-Star infielder Alec Bohm.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The captaincy tag had appeared to shake him from a foul mood that has festered as the series has worn on exacerbated by the youthful exuberance of brash upstart Sam Konstas, who has really gotten under his skin.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Back then, my family threatened to shun and kick me out, but at the same time I was told everyone had my best interests in mind.Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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As the country music community shunned the group, their album and tour sales were decimated.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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Unlike during the Cold War, when many countries chose or were coerced to align with one of two patrons, today’s states want to hedge risk and maximize their leverage by establishing a diverse portfolio of security commitments, political support, and aid from rival powers.Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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But what that showed is that Cohen, the hedge fund guy, might not have been hedging his bet on Soto, but sure was sweetening it.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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