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Definition of belly flopsnext
plural of belly flop

belly flops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of belly flop
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Verb
  • The Ordinary Matrixyl + Hyaluronic Acid Serum The formula’s hydrating hyaluronic acid plumps the skin with every use, which reduces the appearance of fine lines while leaving a smooth, radiant finish.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Attacking teams have weaponised blocking to target specific zonal markers and facilitate runs for their best headers of the ball.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • And after carrying some double-headers in recent weeks, NBC curiously opted to air only single games on Monday and Tuesday this week (the series openers of Knicks-76ers and Lakers-OKC), and stuck its two other playoff games those nights on Peacock.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Each January, Stoever makes a maximum contribution to a Roth IRA and plunks another chunk of cash in a solo 401(k).
    Ryan Ermey Lauren Shamo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Consideration for the nighttime viewing environment is immediately apparent as soon as the sun dips below the horizon, when the entire property takes on a soft red glow.
    Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
  • Breads and dips rotate at every meal, too—ezay, a ubiquitous Bhutanese chili condiment made with tangy local tree tomatoes, was especially memorable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.
    Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.
    Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Reviews have been positive for the thriller, which follows several residents of a small South Carolina town after a freak storm submerges the streets in enough water for marine predators to move in looking for snacks.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The final battle In the Upside Down, Eleven submerges herself in the tank and enters the Void with Kali (Linnea Berthelsen) and Max (Sadie Sink) telepathically piggybacking off of her.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Two aviation courses are expected to take place, including water drops, passenger loading, cargo handling and refining communications, according to a release.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
  • Lee announces the drops via Dover Sole Market’s Instagram stories Wednesday or Thursday for Saturday and Sunday pickup.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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“Belly flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flops. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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