RIFFLES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of riffle

as in flips

to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner Web research is convenient but doesn't offer the tactile pleasures of riffling through heavy old books

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riffles

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noun

plural of riffle

as in wavelets

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Perfect for suiting up and putting on ski or hiking boots, the cushioned seat flips over and doubles as a worktop, serving as an extension of the rear garage and/or the compact kitchen block.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Gretzky flips a backhand shot past Oilers goaltender Bill Ranford with 53 seconds remaining to tie the score and pass Howe with his 1,851st point.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of flips

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That specific stylist taught her a few techniques to style her hair, including using a dime-sized amount of gel with a quarter-sized amount of leave-in and running it through her curls.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, her ends were accented with subtle curls that folded below her chest and around her back.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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