- present participle of flip-flop.
flip-flopping
Americannoun
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sudden, unexpected reversal of opinion, policy, etc., especially repeatedly.
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movement back and forth.
Example Sentences
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You write about companies flip-flopping on DEI and also the lack of women advancing in Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
And hey — I can even forgive HBO Max for all the name flip-flopping if they’ll let me watch “Parts Unknown” without ads.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2025
Jessica Hoff Berzac, president of UPholdings, which developed the project in partnership with Self-Help Enterprises, said she has been frustrated by the flip-flopping by officials, who initially supported the plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024
But while political flip-flopping hasn’t helped German companies, many look to China as the key strain, especially on Germany’s carmakers, which have been hit by two problems.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024
Then I hold Boo’s hand and we follow Lou Ann’s flip-flopping shoes up the stairs, closing the gate behind us.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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