belly flopped

Definition of belly floppednext
past tense of belly flop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopped
Verb
  • But can it get plumped in post?
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Some, like tomatoes, can crack open if suddenly plumped up with water after struggling without it for a while.
    Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Hydrofoils are submerged wings that generate lift as the vessel accelerates, eventually raising the entire hull clear of the surface.
    Omar Kardoudi April 09, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Giant salamanders spend much of their time hidden beneath rocks, submerged in streams or tucked under logs.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In a bold new configuration of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, audiences will find themselves at the very heart of the action — immersed in the intrigue and theatrical spectacle that promises to make this production truly epic.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Pack was later plunked in the back while taking second base during a rundown.
    Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
  • He was plunked 204 times over his 16-year career, ninth most in the history of the sport.
    Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Nuggets have dipped into the bottom 10 in points allowed per possession.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Give your furniture a quick wash down with a microfiber cloth dipped in the soapy water followed by a clean water rinse.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Belly flopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopped. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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