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Recent Examples of plop
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The waiter plopped two new glasses of wine on the table, as if they had been pre-poured on a conveyor belt in the kitchen.
—Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Once said fun is over and all your dinner party invitees have left, simply plop these babies in the dishwasher for a hassle-free cleanup.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
But getting the meals from box to plate involves little more than plopping pre-portioned ingredients into aluminum trays and scanning a QR code on the recipe card.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Noun
But aesthetically, surely there must’ve been better ways to convey Isabelle’s dire straits than plopping a potty centerstage.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The waiter plopped two new glasses of wine on the table, as if they had been pre-poured on a conveyor belt in the kitchen.
—Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Once said fun is over and all your dinner party invitees have left, simply plop these babies in the dishwasher for a hassle-free cleanup.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
But getting the meals from box to plate involves little more than plopping pre-portioned ingredients into aluminum trays and scanning a QR code on the recipe card.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plop
Verb
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Up to 75 mph winds ripped down power lines, tossed trees onto roads and railroad tracks and forced businesses to close for the day.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Cleaning this quilt is a breeze—just toss it in the washing machine and tumble dry for a refresh.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Fried plunked Brandon Nimmo to begin the sixth with his 98th and final pitch of the afternoon.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Bird plunked the first batter his faced, Meyers, with a fastball.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Besides, the majority of the dips in quality derive from Esmail prioritizing stylistic playfulness and experimentation over the relatively straightforward, linear storytelling of Season 1.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
3 July 2025
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The dip pairs well with both veggies and tortilla chips.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Some species will flop over when grown in rich soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The same day, discounts and coupons offered on Meituan had seen prices of a cup of coffee drop to as low as 2 yuan ($0.28), according to local media.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The drop was even starker among Republicans, with that change from 88 to 48 percent — nearly cut in half — in the space of a year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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As long as the seeds are plonked in the ground before their expiration date, their metabolism swings into action, cells divide, a root shoots downward, and a plant begins to grow.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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For teams with an eye on Europe, having a huge match plonked in the middle of a two-legged tie is hardly ideal.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hunting white sea bass can require up to 100 dives in a single day.—
Mike Raabe,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
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From crawfish boils in dive bars to drag brunches that'll make your wig spin, the city's serving up a spicy slice of Louisiana, Texas-style.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Her must-have product out of the bunch is this plumping and firming serum.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The snail secretion filtrate is super refreshing & helps to plump the skin.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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“Plop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plop. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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