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Recent Examples of belly flop
Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
An early version of Starship tried to bleed off that kinetic energy with a kind of aerodynamic belly flop that ended in a catastrophic loss of control.
—Adam Rogers, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
In short, the potential for a legendary belly flop in season two was massive.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In Episode 2, wouldn’t tech-savvy Claudette have a proper iPhone case that would survive a three-story belly flop?
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
An early version of Starship tried to bleed off that kinetic energy with a kind of aerodynamic belly flop that ended in a catastrophic loss of control.
—Adam Rogers, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
In short, the potential for a legendary belly flop in season two was massive.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flop
Noun
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Itten twice came close with headers that sailed just over the bar, but Australia survived.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Whether from set pieces or open play, its accurate delivery pairs effectively with high-level headers of the ball.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Shop this repairing and plumping neck cream for just $40 and more products from the French brand below.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Other signs of ripeness include a dusty coating that gives the skin a dull appearance, a tough rind that's hard to pierce with your fingernail, and the blossom end of the fruit plumps up.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Submissions for variety special (pre-recorded) tumbled to 66 from 89, a 23-title plunge that accounts for roughly half the year’s overall drop.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Ivan Herrera was plunked twice and had three hits in five plate appearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Assad immediately plunked Daniel Susac and faced trouble when Drew Gilbert bunted the runners to second and third.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Cooler heads prevailed, and Ospreay transitioned from a jackknife to a Style Clash for a nearfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Spud led in points after two rounds with a repertoire that included 360-degree jams; a reverse double-pump; a straight-ahead double, and a jackknife.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then the parts are submerged into a chemical solution called 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Players can embark solo or in teams of four across Gielinor’s previously unexplored continent of Ashenfall, on a quest to discover why untamed, transformative magic spills across the fractured land.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Start by clearing the surface of any clutter and dishes, and wipe up any major spills.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Hosted nonfiction dipped to 23 from 26.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The album is structured to trace the arc of a relationship, which means that the second half dips into the heartbreak we’re used to getting from Rodrigo.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Belly flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flop. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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