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.
flips
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present tense formof flip (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Guoth said he put his ducks and chickens in the bathroom and weighed down his boats and trailers so "nothing flips over".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
But according to Wainwright, she particularly enjoyed spending time in the surf town: “She loved doing her flips in Laguna.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
In 2011, Joe Kay debuted Soulection as a college radio show at Cal State Long Beach, spinning rare B-sides, progressive beats, inventive flips of classic records and soulful underground tracks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Although this method requires substantial computing power, it can plan difficult movements such as aerial flips, sharp turns, and aggressive changes in body angle.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Despite feeling like he’s desecrating a holy relic, he flips it over and runs a hand along the bottom.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
