belly flops 1 of 2

plural of belly flop

belly flops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of belly flop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flops
Verb
  • Rice protein strengthens and plumps fine or flat strands, while caudatus seed extract delivers shine.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Standouts include the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, a lightweight antiaging facial serum that plumps skin and reduces fine lines, plus the Cleansing Balm, a Glamour-editor favorite that gently removes makeup, dirt, and oil.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Norway’s eventual dominant win, with two Haaland headers completing his hat-trick in the second half, was a just outcome for an Israel team beset by openness and poor organisation.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The coverage will include Wednesday night double-headers, a dedicated pregame show and a postgame studio show.
    Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Noun
  • High bone density may reduce the risk of fractures, especially in older adults, for whom even minor falls can lead to serious injuries.
    Lauren Manaker MS, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
  • More than 400 people have died while attempting to reach the summit of the mountain, due to avalanches, falls, exposure, frostbite, or other health problems related to the extreme conditions.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Whether they’re baked or simply stirred together, dips are the heroes of any Southern get together.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Guess what happens when the temperature dips below freezing.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.
    Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Drag performance, with its abundance of wigs, campy makeup and death drops, is ready-made for Halloween.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Belly flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flops. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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