Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopping
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In New Mexico, Handler will be demonstrating the skin-plumping powers of Gold Bond's latest innovation.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Inside, 10 different types of hyaluronic acid work together to drench your skin in hydration—plumping it up right away while keeping it moisturized and bouncy for hours.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Illini were early adopters dipping in the international pool to go buy players rather than going heavy in the transfer portal.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The series is well-regarded by critics, who correctly hail it as a good starting point for little ones just now dipping their toes into Star Wars.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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The opening image somersaults backward twice before settling quietly just over the surface of an undisturbed reservoir, then submerging to reveal digital animation of its underwater topography.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elliott recently menued a hamachi crudo with ponzu foam on top instead of submerging it in broth to facilitate easier sharing.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The second inning began with Brown plunking Ryan O’Hearn.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nolan Gorman and Mason Wynn led off the ninth with back-to-back singles, then Walker loaded the bases by plunking Jimmy Crooks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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The luxury hotel brand is immersing its high-paying clients in local events through bookable packages taking place at the hotel.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Belly flopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopping. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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