belly flops 1 of 2

noun

plural of belly flop
as in jackknives

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belly flops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of belly flop
as in plumps

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flops
  1. headers
  2. plumps
  3. falls
  4. plunks
  5. drops
  6. dips
  7. submerges
Noun
  • But the Azteca started to change that, with that long second half rearguard, the deep 5-3-1, those endless headers and blocks and punches.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The kit comes with every part of the frame, from floor joists to top and bottom wall plates, studs, roof trusses, headers and sills for doors and windows, and columns to support the porch.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
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Verb
  • The four-in-one anti-aging serum hydrates, brightens, tightens, and plumps skin.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 12 July 2026
  • This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Definition of plumps
Noun
  • The robot is capable of executing advanced combat movements, including uppercuts, spinning kicks, and rapid recovery after falls.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • This can produce paradoxical situations, where usability ratings climb but conversion falls—or satisfaction scores improve but support costs don't drop.
    — Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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Verb
  • The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Each January, Stoever makes a maximum contribution to a Roth IRA and plunks another chunk of cash in a solo 401(k).
    — Ryan Ermey Lauren Shamo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of plunks
Noun
  • Secondarily, invest in cooling technology like fans, blackout shades, or portable ACs to ensure your core body temperature drops at night.
    — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Cava, Chipotle and Panera Bread, meanwhile, all experienced drops under 10% on July 16 and July 17.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of drops
Verb
  • The novel plot is intricately structured and gratifying while the animation — which dips into various styles including impressionism — invites you into an awe-inspiring alternative world.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Even if that number dips, the addition of Jaylen Waddle screams that Nix will throw at least 25 touchdowns.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
Definition of dips
Verb
  • Heat schmaltz in a large pot to 325 F, ensuring the fat fully submerges the chicken.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Reviews have been positive for the thriller, which follows several residents of a small South Carolina town after a freak storm submerges the streets in enough water for marine predators to move in looking for snacks.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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