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Recent Examples of belly flop
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
Without hesitating, Gus belly flopped into the water below with a splash, took a drink and began swimming.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
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
Without hesitating, Gus belly flopped into the water below with a splash, took a drink and began swimming.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flop
Noun
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The coverage will include Wednesday night double-headers, a dedicated pregame show and a postgame studio show.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Monday Night Football in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season was a double-header, with one game being played in Denver and the other being held in South Beach.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The menu consists of five options, including the 80-minute Face Time at The Fifth, the hotel’s signature treatment using the brand’s plumping Key Radiance Care Serum Gel Mask.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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While not touted as an anti-aging serum, the cream’s ability to plump up tired-appearing skin can help turn back the clock.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 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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Follow the album drop LIVE with USA TODAY Taylor Swift Reporter Byran West and read USA TODAY's glittering review of Swift's playful pop.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Transform a small entryway into a functional living area by incorporating a bench for seating, a side table, and a chest of drawers for drop-zone storage near the door.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 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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Physics took care of the rest, and while knees and elbows were bloodied and egos were bruised, the ensuing spill may have worked in the league’s favor.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Alongside their daily duties—patrolling the streets, making arrests, and carrying out investigations—the show explores their personal struggles, revealing how the pressures of the job spill over into their private lives.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Belly flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flop. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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