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
Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Under Baker’s 17 years of control, there’s been a revolving door of senior leadership, flip-flopping strategies and the abdication of market share as well as some lucrative monetization of retail real estate.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
Spring can bring flip-flopping weather patterns that range from bursts of warmth to winter's lingering chill.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The merits panel then a couple of days later, right around Christmas, flip-flopped.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Pair the off-the-shoulder design with a statement necklace for more formal events, or dress it down with flip-flops for backyard movie nights.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Under Baker’s 17 years of control, there’s been a revolving door of senior leadership, flip-flopping strategies and the abdication of market share as well as some lucrative monetization of retail real estate.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
Spring can bring flip-flopping weather patterns that range from bursts of warmth to winter's lingering chill.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The merits panel then a couple of days later, right around Christmas, flip-flopped.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flip-flop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flop
Noun
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German diplomatic missions abroad are unable to influence the reversal of a denial of entry.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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The reversals of the Biden-era lawsuits mark the beginnings of a broader effort by Trump administration officials to attempt to tighten their grip on federal elections.—
Ashley Oliver,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Asked in a recent interview with Vanity Fair if homophobia limited his opportunities, Lane equivocated a bit and then offered one specific example.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
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For all the shortcomings in this nationwide effort, most Germans today set an example of remorse that shames Turkish nationalist leaders equivocating about the Armenian genocide, or rightist Japanese politicians visiting the Yasukuni war shrine in Tokyo that honors Class A war criminals.—
Gary J. Bass,
New York Times,
22 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
Verb
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And he was introduced by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who has at times waffled on Trump’s picks, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
30 Jan. 2025
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Berger waffled on whether the jobs were posted and a search was conducted, adding that agency heads have the discretion to hire without that.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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Overtourism is to blame That year, a railway company also launched a probe against four popular YouTubers over their stunt to evade fares on public transport, according to local media.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The group has claimed dozens of strikes against Israel throughout the war in Gaza, some of which have managed to evade the country's state-of-the-art air defense systems.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the past, Boston has been able to shake off adversity and remain successful.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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New tariffs take effect this week upending global alliances, shaking business and consumer confidence, and rattling the markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prices for most goods and services may rise and the economy will likely slump as businesses reduce capital spending and slash employees to cut costs while consumers buy only what is essential for their survival and shun the rest.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Min Aung Hlaing and other senior leaders are shunned and sanctioned by many Western countries for their 2021 takeover.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hyundai's plans for its new Georgia plant reveal an industry hedging its bets on EVs Audio will be available later today.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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Adams hedged a final stadium-or-bust threat by striking an exclusive negotiating agreement with Nashville on Aug. 11, 1995.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flop. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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