Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopped
Verb
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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 -
Post application, my complexion is luminous, plumped and hydrated.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The car was partially submerged near the boat ramp, and no one was found inside it or in the surrounding water.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The water partially submerged several cars on the street and some businesses were impacted.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The documentary team immersed itself in the 2022 McDonald’s All-American Games, shadowing two boys and two girls throughout the weekend.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Results were the same when the cable was immersed in a pool of water.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pack was later plunked in the back while taking second base during a rundown.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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The Johnnies slumped slightly from the field after halftime, but their lead never dipped below 13 points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Texas lead, however, has not dipped below 15 points in the second quarter.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Belly flopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopped. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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