belly flopping

verb

present participle of belly flop
as in plumping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopping
  1. plumping
  2. dipping
  3. submerging
  4. plunking
  5. immersing
  6. plunging
  7. sounding
  8. diving
Verb
  • The lightweight formula is packed with hydrating, skin-plumping ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and aloe water, which leave me with a natural-looking, no-makeup-makeup look that’s also extremely buildable.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Korean sunscreens not only feature high SPF protection, but also include skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
Definition of plumping
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  • The cool mountain air offers a refreshing escape from muggy summer temperatures, with daytime highs typically hovering around 75 degrees Fahrenheit before dipping to the low 60s in the evening, so be sure to pack a light sweater.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
  • Messi’s outswinging corner was typically on the money, dipping and swerving deliciously over the first man and into a dangerous pocket of space.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of dipping
Verb
  • While a viral video on TikTok from 2021 suggested that submerging avocados in water keeps them fresher, longer, the FDA cautions against this method.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Blanched Blanching, which involves boiling the food first and then submerging it in cold water, is another healthy method of cooking spinach.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
Definition of submerging
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  • And in the film’s poignant final scene, Joe despondently plays his piano − only for Angela to sit beside him and start plunking along.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of plunking
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  • Walking, hiking, or simply immersing yourself in nature helps restore balance between the demands of everyday life and personal wellbeing.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
  • The second involved filling a salad spinner with water and immersing the berries for one minute while stirring them by hand before draining and spinning them for 10 seconds.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of immersing
Verb
  • Zendaya embraced her ethereal character by wearing a custom ivory Jacquemus draped gown with a simple halter neck and low-plunging back for a photo call in London.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
  • London designer Talia Byre bridged the gap between both silhouettes with her extra-large, striped polo shirt-dress with its plunging v-neck.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of plunging
Verb
  • Elsewhere, Bahrain’s interior ministry said sirens were sounding and Kuwaiti army officials said air defenses were also fielding drone attacks.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • UHealth is sounding the alarm over its ongoing contract negotiations with UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurer in the country with millions of members.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of sounding
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  • Disney is diving into a series adaptation of the 2006 mermaid movie Aquamarine.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • Greenspan was on a flight when the Dow was diving by 508 points.
    — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of diving
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