as in disaster
something that has failed
the movie is such a flop that theaters showing it are the loneliest places in town
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
the attempt to run the ball into the end zone flopped, and our team lost by five points
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Recent Examples of flop
HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Told in flashback, the film traces the progress of producer Jonathan Shields (Kirk Douglas) from B-movie dreck to A-list Oscar winners to box office flops.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But both his WrestleMania 41 main event against Rhodes and his character arc since his heel turn have completely flopped.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Suddenly, milk’s half-century-long flop era is showing signs of reversal.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Told in flashback, the film traces the progress of producer Jonathan Shields (Kirk Douglas) from B-movie dreck to A-list Oscar winners to box office flops.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
Unless Hairston flops, boundary cornerback will be the least of their draft concerns for a long time.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But both his WrestleMania 41 main event against Rhodes and his character arc since his heel turn have completely flopped.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flop
Noun
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States like Florida could be forced to assume billions in costs for health care and disaster preparedness.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Some states, including Florida and Texas, are already adequately prepared for disasters, according to the acting chief.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Verb
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But rather than making any attempt to stay dry — taking shoes or socks off, rolling up his pants — Finau plopped himself in the water, got set and hit a 63-yard pitch into the fairway.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Then she’s plopped into this garden club with three people who become friends — maybe the first real friends she’s ever had — and they all get roped into this crazy, mostly accidental murder.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.—
Adam Fayed,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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State and federal flags flapped in the wind at half-staff behind Thomas during his speech.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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Viewers were able to see Cannoli racing into the sunshine, with his ears flapping, tail wagging, and body bounding forward at full throttle.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Scientists at a California biotech company first identified the disease, which, if left untreated, can lead to liver failure and death.—
Scott Suckow,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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By all metrics, the High-Speed Rail is a colossal failure.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Verb
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More recently, the company has been folding as many Fanatics verticals on top of each other as possible—utilizing the company’s relationships with athletes and influencers to further promote the web of Fanatics product and IP. Fanatics Fest was itself a child of that strategy.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2025
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Unless someone names it, documents it, and folds it back into your process and methodology, that new idea vanishes into the archive.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Swallows inhabit some of these bluffs, darting after insects that flutter above the water.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
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Songbirds cried in the surrounding trees, and the girl’s heart fluttered with unspeakable sadness.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Harrison’s bet on Davis was a bust in Year One, and after Davis went down with an adductor strain in February and Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in March, concern crept in that the Mavericks could be re-entering dark days not seen in Dallas since the 1990s.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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But the network was a bust and was folded after just a month.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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“Flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flop. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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