BELLY FLOPS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

belly flops 1 of 2

noun

plural of belly flop

as in jackknives

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jumps
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belly flops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of belly flop

as in plumps

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surfaces

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Noun

The software also supports OCR, redaction, repair, batch processing, and compression, as well as headers, footers, page numbers, and watermarks.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
The envelope for mailed correspondence and full email headers can also provide information about when it was sent or received.

— Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of headers

Verb

Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the delicate undereye area, caffeine visibly reduces puffiness, and soothing aloe leaf and antioxidant-rich green tea keep skin looking calm, smooth, and radiant.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Briogeo Destined for Density Serum The Briogeo Destined for Density Serum is a lightweight liquid formula that thickens feeble strands, plumps roots, and rapidly spurs new hair growth.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of plumps

Noun

Car seats, walkers and other baby gear sold at Target have been recalled due to choking hazards and the risk of serious injury from falls.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Thirteen percent of older adults have experienced a traumatic brain injury — most often caused by falls — and more than 80 percent of traumatic brain injuries are concussions.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

Things couldn’t be better, until someone plunks their stuff down right in front of you, blocking your view of the water.

— John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl after a pitcher plonks a batter, then offering the offender a handshake the next inning.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of plunks

Noun

Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
With 41% of Americans still defaulting to hot, watch for whether that share drops as energy costs rise and cold-water messaging from brands and utilities increases.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of drops

Verb

The company pays, the stock dips for a day and the executives keep their calendars.

— Mala Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
During the fall months, when Texas’ heat dips enough that spending time outdoors is finally comfortable, every corner of the state throws a party centered around great food.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

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