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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
made some flip comment about the marriage between the old man and the considerably younger woman
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Recent Examples of flip
Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Ty Daneault flipped it ahead to O’Connell for a partial break up the left wing and O’Connell beat Hrabal.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s when the Gophers finally flipped the switch.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
But that unseasonable heat was quickly interrupted by a strong cold front that flipped Central Texas temperatures from summer swelter into winter chill literally overnight.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Ty Daneault flipped it ahead to O’Connell for a partial break up the left wing and O’Connell beat Hrabal.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s when the Gophers finally flipped the switch.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flip
Verb
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Back then, the home dressmaker and fabric aficionado could skim the racks quickly and rather easily spot quality, 100% wool skirts made by companies such as Pendleton Woolen Mills of Oregon and the Minnesota Woolen Company of Duluth.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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The action sequences, specifically those involving the spaceship skimming the upper atmosphere of a distant planet, are breathtaking in scope.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The surge is also hitting refinance demand, not just purchases, as higher rates have reversed activity that had briefly improved earlier in the month.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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But in 243 men’s basketball games at home arenas in the Southeastern Conference this season, there were 128 total challenges; 85 were reversed and 43 calls stood, a 2-to-1 ratio.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there’s nothing wrong with getting something cute with a tomato or a cherry on it.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Despite its cute, turkey-sized appearance, the Doolysaurus was a hardy survivor.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Going out on top has its appeal, but Auriemma plans, even if granted another such opportunity, to thumb his nose at it once more.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Val Kilmer’s performance as this trickster poet forever thumbing his nose at reality embodies the movie’s tensions.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No shade, but the trailers for ‘The Odyssey’ don’t look very promising to me, just aesthetic wise.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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If guilt pops up around spending, remember compassion guides wise choices.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But other begonia varieties have foliage that can hold its own in the garden when the plants aren't flowering, too, like the Polka Dot begonia (Begonia maculata) and the orange-leafed 'Autumn Crinkle' begonia, a rhizomatous hybrid.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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In English woodlands, bluebells flower early in spring, as light seeps through newly leafing trees.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its rooms are layered with classical references, playful objets and a rich colour palette.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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The family is now left with memories of Barbara's smile and her famous tamales, and Aron's playful antics and artwork.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Flip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flip. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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