BELLY-LANDED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

belly-landed

verb

past tense of belly-land

as in touched down

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The National Weather Service confirmed last week that an EF-2 tornado touched down in the city amid a storm that impacted much of Southeast Michigan.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
Russell Crowe touched down at the Venice Film Festival on Friday with his concert documentary What Love Builds, about his life as a musician and band Indoor Garden Party, which premieres Out of Competition on Friday.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of touched down

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At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light.

— Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Bathrooms have soaking tubs and separate shower areas, rainforest shower heads, lighted make-up mirrors, and plush robes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

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Idzik helped Canales prepare for offensive coordinator interviews when both were in Seattle, then accompanied him to Tampa when Canales landed the OC job with the Buccaneers in 2023.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The blast landed just beyond the right-field wall — a 366-foot solo shot.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of landed

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During the summer, they can be seen by the hundreds perched atop telephone wires near the shore, the organization says.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Rooms There’s a range of accommodations here, from cozy poolside rooms to the two-bedroom Tuscany Suite perched above the grounds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of perched

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