belly flopped

Definition of belly floppednext
past tense of belly flop
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopped
Verb
  • But can it get plumped in post?
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Some, like tomatoes, can crack open if suddenly plumped up with water after struggling without it for a while.
    Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The van went missing in December 2014 from Waldorf, Maryland, and had likely been submerged for years, officers said.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Oak Leaf Trail is one of my favorite ways to get immersed in Milwaukee’s beauty.
    Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the speaker's three class-D amplifiers, subwoofers, and both front- and rear-facing tweeters ensure that everyone can get immersed in its soundscape.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • He was plunked before a piano at age 3 and could play by ear by 5.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Steer ended up getting plunked on Thursday, retribution for his Jomboy-worthy fracas.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • High school attendance also dipped.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Kuechly retired six years ago and has dipped his toes in national work, while also being the radio analyst on Carolina Panthers games.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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“Belly flopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopped. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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