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flipped

  • past participle
    of flip.
    flip
    verb (used with object)
    to toss or put in motion with a sudden impulse, as with a snap of a finger and thumb, especially so as to cause to turn over in the air.
  • past tense form
    of flip.
    flip
    verb (used with object)
    to toss or put in motion with a sudden impulse, as with a snap of a finger and thumb, especially so as to cause to turn over in the air.

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But since the start of 2026, that dynamic has been flipped on its head, as investors have become increasingly unwilling to pay up for the lofty earnings growth that Wall Street analysts are expecting.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

There was a lot of smoke and confusion, he said, and described seeing the train "completely flipped over" when he stepped outside.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The Rams’ record would be flipped if they had a competent kicking game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Then in the seventh inning, he issued a leadoff walk to Andrew Vaughn and surrendered back-to-back homers, and suddenly the game had flipped.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

She reached behind a book, flipped a switch, and pulled on a bookcase, which swiveled out to reveal a steel door with a keypad.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti