Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopping
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In New Mexico, Handler will be demonstrating the skin-plumping powers of Gold Bond's latest innovation.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Inside, 10 different types of hyaluronic acid work together to drench your skin in hydration—plumping it up right away while keeping it moisturized and bouncy for hours.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the cold front on Saturday sweeps through, expect a rapid cool down to occur with temperatures dipping from around 60 degrees to around 30 degrees by the end of Sunday.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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At night, temperatures are expected to remain low, dipping into the 40s.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The most popular cleaning methods for a menstrual cup include cleaning it with natural products like baking soda or castile soap, submerging it in a sterilizing solution like the type used for baby bottles or boiling it for five to 10 minutes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lopatin isn’t recreating Blade Runner with his soundtracks as much as Risky Business, pulling us into the subconscious of the Safdies’ manic characters and submerging us in their doomed self-sabotage.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
23 Dec. 2025
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The second inning began with Brown plunking Ryan O’Hearn.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nolan Gorman and Mason Wynn led off the ninth with back-to-back singles, then Walker loaded the bases by plunking Jimmy Crooks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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The years of horrific violence have weakened Sudan, plunging its institutions into chaos and making its population more vulnerable and poorer.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Coogan said, sounding less appalled than giddy at the figure.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Local environmentalists have been sounding the alarm about growing pollution in the water, prompting discussions of restoring the lagoon to a healthy estuary ecosystem that supports native wetlands and wildlife.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mediawan Kids & Family is diving into the microdrama space with plans to launch its first vertical animation short-form content next year, president Julien Borde revealed at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her range is the highlight of this film, which occasionally fell short when diving into more serious themes and dragged a bit in the middle.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Belly flopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopping. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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