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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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flops
Verb
  • The payoff is an antioxidant-rich anti-aging formula that plumps wrinkles, brightens skin, and smoothes texture while reducing inflammation.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • 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, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Such double-headers are far from commonplace in English football, but are becoming more frequent.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Freshman Aymar Salgado scored two goals, both off headers, and Isabella Barrera and Jewel Orellana each notched a goal.
    David Delgado, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 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
  • The potential for severe weather increases as the jet stream dips farther south, delivering more cold fronts that make clashes between warm and cold air more common.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
  • No buybacks, cash hoard dips slightly Buffett again refrained from buying back Berkshire shares despite ending Q4 along the flatline.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Strength training for seniors helps promote stronger bones and joints and can reduce the risk of injury, including hazardous falls.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The location for The 78 falls between the two stops.
    Lauren Victory, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Napping drops with age to 47% of preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and 28% of school-age children (6 to 13).
    Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Belly flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flops. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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