as in disaster
something that has failed
the movie is such a flop that theaters showing it are the loneliest places in town
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
the attempt to run the ball into the end zone flopped, and our team lost by five points
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Recent Examples of flop
Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Shop Quince Supportive Sandals While sleek flip flops and colorful sneakers are already dominating the trend cycle this season, Jennifer Lawrence is proving that a classic buckle sandal still deserves a spot in your summer shoe rotation.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Dick Fosbury flopping over the bar in the high jump.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Noun
She was joined by her sister, Khloe, who wore a simple black tank top paired with black capris and flip flops.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Shop Quince Supportive Sandals While sleek flip flops and colorful sneakers are already dominating the trend cycle this season, Jennifer Lawrence is proving that a classic buckle sandal still deserves a spot in your summer shoe rotation.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Verb
Throughout the playoffs, his ability to draw fouls drew the ire of fans who accuse him of flopping.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Dick Fosbury flopping over the bar in the high jump.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flop
Noun
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When a catastrophic breach at Piney Point threatened Manatee County homes with a toxic flood and fueled an environmental disaster five years ago, state leaders promised to clean up the mess with up to $200 million.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Not allowing insurance companies to shift profits to out-of-state subsidiaries would save me more money than this disaster.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Now and then something dropped from the tree and plopped into the water.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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But rebuilding Penn Station also allowed developers to relocate Madison Square Garden from Eighth Avenue and 50th to its present-day spot, between 31st and 33rd and 7th and 8th, and plop it directly above the railway.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Whether those disputes are merely differences in public messaging, or reflect something deeper that could cause the agreement to collapse, remains unclear.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But even as the hall was collapsing, The Star reported, Kansas City businessmen Walter Dickey and Uriah Epperson were soliciting pledges from onlookers to launch the rebuilding.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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As with other members of the poplar family such as quaking aspen, the part of the tree that attaches the leaf to the branch is several inches long, causing leaves to flap rapidly from side to side when the wind blows.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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When a hummingbird hovers, their wings can flap up to 70 times per second, according to the Audubon Society!—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Semiconductor maker Texas Instruments has introduced a new battery monitoring chip designed to give electric vehicles and energy storage systems earlier warning of battery failures while reducing the number of components required inside battery packs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Nothing majorly dramatic happens, no one flames out in the kitchen, no dish is an absolute failure.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama also became a topic of discussion after standing with his arms folded during the national anthem before Game 1.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Today that same location is offering a perfume experience in which guests interact with local artists for a tour into the delicate art of lotus folding and the cultural symbolism of local flora.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The two were often seen with what appeared to be unwashed, exposed roots that fluttered into beach waves down their backs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Roswell visitors spent the weekend surrounded by fluttering wings, native plants, and hands-on learning as the Chattahoochee Nature Center kicked off its annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One reviewer shouted out this getup for being big-bust friendly, which is important for me and my own hefty chest.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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“Flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flop. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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