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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopping
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Korean sunscreens not only feature high SPF protection, but also include skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
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Likewise, rosehip oil comes packed with retinoid precursor vitamin A, and jojoba oil is a godsend for plumping up mature skin.
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Temperatures will have a tough time dipping below 80°, especially in Baltimore City.
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The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
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In most cases, fully submerging them in water will cause damage and should be avoided.
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Margera tried to soothe the pain by submerging his fresh brand in a tub of filthy farm water, which resulted in a life-threatening staph infection that landed him in the hospital.
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Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
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Matt Gage recorded two outs, but not before walking a batter, plunking another, allowing a single and surrendering a two-run homer.
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Earlier this month, the company brought students from over 40 countries to San Francisco to pitch their startup ideas for a chance to win $100,000 of equity-free funding from Red Bull Ventures and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, while immersing themselves in Silicon Valley.
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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The British socialite and younger sister of Kate Middleton wore a summery mint green dress featuring a plunging neckline and off-the-shoulder silhouette.
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Mallaby, a longtime financial journalist, is a nimble storyteller, and his portrait of one of the single-minded personalities plunging the world into an uncertain future is also an engaging drama of discovery.
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But consumer advocate Patricia Kelmar is sounding the alarm over how the cards actually work.
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Rafting and kayaking outfitters along the Colorado and Arkansas rivers are already sounding the alarm on water availability, which will likely hit river tourism hard later this summer — on track to mirror the ski industry’s decline from last winter.
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Disney is diving into a series adaptation of the 2006 mermaid movie Aquamarine.
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Greenspan was on a flight when the Dow was diving by 508 points.
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“Belly flopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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