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Recent Examples of belly flop
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
Since then, each Celtics road trip of four games or longer has given way to a similar belly flop at home.
—Jay King, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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
Since then, each Celtics road trip of four games or longer has given way to a similar belly flop at home.
—Jay King, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flop
Noun
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Francis Westfield went close with a diving header from the edge of the box, and Luke Brennan wasted a glorious chance for a late leveller when he was found unmarked at the back post, but his hurried shot flew high and wide.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Seattle’s Jordyn Huitema tried a header inside the penalty box that Sikowitz kept away from the goal with a leaping effort.—
Staff,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The powerful serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and madecassoside to plump fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rice protein strengthens and plumps fine or flat strands, while caudatus seed extract delivers shine.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Keller then plunked two consecutive batters, forcing manager Craig Counsell to bring in Andrew Kittredge, who retired the next two to get the save and send the Cubs to the Division Series.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Finally, with his 27th pitch, Miller plunked leadoff hitter Michael Busch with a slider.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Watering too often, not often enough, at lower ambient temperatures, and late in the day can lead to plant diseases, leaf drop, or an explosion of harmful pests.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Queens saw enrollment drop 13% between fall 2024 and fall 2025 and had over $104 million in outstanding debt at the end of the 2024 fiscal year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The senior jackknife had a 10-yard rushing TD, then a punt return for a TD to give the Eagles a 14-12 lead.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Singh allegedly made a U-turn in an unauthorized area on the Florida Turnpike, causing his truck to jackknife and collide with a minivan.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The tablet is highly absorbent, helping hold menstrual blood in place and reduce spills, which is one of the biggest challenges users face when removing menstrual cups.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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For a clean that lasts longer, wipe up any spills immediately.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Belly flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flop. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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