Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flops
Verb
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It not only moisturizes, but also lifts, firms, and plumps the skin simultaneously.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Rice protein strengthens and plumps fine or flat strands, while caudatus seed extract delivers shine.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another problem is that Mateta, for all of his goalscoring exploits, does not score many headers.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The coverage will include Wednesday night double-headers, a dedicated pregame show and a postgame studio show.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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When staffing dips, the pressure mounts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Authorities are urging the public to avoid open areas and to be alert to structures, trees, and power lines due to the risk of falls and accidents.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, as falls turns to winter, some states are warning that funding for low-income heating aid is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Last Drop Distillers was founded by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey in 2008, with a focus on finding and bottling the literal last drops of rare spirits from around the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a country this size, airports can be a hassle, far from city centers and bogged down by long security lines, delays, and baggage drops.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Belly flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flops. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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