flip-flops 1 of 2

noun

plural of flip-flop
as in reversals
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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flip-flops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flip-flop
as in waffles

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Recent Examples of flip-flops
Noun
Engaging directly with the people who wear shoes—whether high heels, sneakers, flip-flops or something else—is also important to The Footwear Collective. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Safeguard your ankles with a pair of comfy sneakers and save your flip-flops for the beach and pool. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 So, say goodbye to your flip-flops and bathing suits in exchange for hats and scarves instead, and consider pushing your tank tops and shorts to the back of your drawer to make room for sweaters and boots. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 In pictures obtained by the Daily Mail, Cyrus kept it casual in a brown sweatshirt, pairing it with black pants, flip-flops, and a leather tote. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 Suddenly, the breezy slips, casual flip-flops, and lightweight separates of summer no longer fit into fall’s busy daily routine. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Sandals and flip-flops are not recommended because of uneven floors. — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 That’s why heeled flip-flops and baggy jeans have become a hot-girl staple for late summer and early fall. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 After nine months at sea, the sailors and Marines of the USS Abraham Lincoln are trading their cargo pants and boots for shorts and flip-flops. — Sam Winslade, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip-flops
  1. reversals
  2. waffles
  3. hedges
  4. equivocates
  5. shakes
  6. shuns
  7. eschews
  8. skirts
Noun
  • The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But while anti-immigrant, pro-Russian parties have made inroads across the continent in recent years, there have also been notable reversals, and some have softened their views to build coalitions with moderates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of reversals
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 waffles
Verb
  • Apple hedges across the supply chain, but these price rises illustrate systemic long-term pressure rather than short-term variations.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For example, low-cost Irish airline Ryanair currently hedges 80% of its jet fuel costs, giving them a significant competitive advantage when fuel prices increase.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of hedges
Verb
  • That’s 937 quarts…which equivocates to almost one ton per day.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The question of who stands against this darkness — and who equivocates — will be determined by civilizational identity.
    — Calev Myers, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of equivocates
Verb
  • The farm has also increased the parking and extended the season to 30 weeks in hopes of giving fans a longer period to enjoy not only the cinnamon rolls but also shakes, jellies and baked goods.
    — Connie Ogle October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter shakes hands with Purdue Northwest students after swearing them in as interns with the High Tech Crime Unit on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shakes
Verb
  • Continue reading … POLITICS HEARTLAND HERO — Patriotic woman fills void after Dem gov shuns America's 250th birthday bash.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • This strategy shuns grand openings, favoring subtle engagement and long-term commitment, guiding future US growth.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of shuns
Verb
  • Vollmann, who eschews cell phones, email and social media, still has a landline.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • After overseeing local launches of Paramount+ and Pluto TV while at Paramount Canada, Smith became the top programmer at CBC/Radio Canada, Canada’s public broadcaster that eschews American TV series for homegrown programming.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of eschews
Verb
  • This deeply entertaining and emotional film never skirts the scientific process, but instead fully embraces it at every turn.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The strongest winds were expected to remain offshore as the storm's center skirts the coast before moving out to sea.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of skirts

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“Flip-flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip-flops. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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