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
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The best deals on summer fashion include these Vera Bradley flip flops for beach days, French terry Hanes pants that come in six colors and are a comfortable option for long flights, and this Cupshe spaghetti strap maxi dress that has a tiered, flowy skirt and can be easily dressed up or down.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
When folded, a small tab on the arm nests in a slot on the handle, keeping everything secure so the gimbal doesn't flop around in its bag, for instance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Others will take it as a welcome change from the 10-megaton solemnity of some of the recent Marvels, hits as well as flops.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The best deals on summer fashion include these Vera Bradley flip flops for beach days, French terry Hanes pants that come in six colors and are a comfortable option for long flights, and this Cupshe spaghetti strap maxi dress that has a tiered, flowy skirt and can be easily dressed up or down.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Verb
Lastly, the charge port for the gearbox is on the end of a wire that just flops around in an annoying and unsightly fashion.
—Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
When folded, a small tab on the arm nests in a slot on the handle, keeping everything secure so the gimbal doesn't flop around in its bag, for instance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flop
Noun
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During times of year when there are fewer weather disasters, the agency receives fewer calls and can choose to spend less money staffing call centers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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When a data disaster occurs, many IT professionals and system administrators focus on selecting powerful data recovery software or hiring professional services.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If a user asks a question, quickly and without hesitation, plop out an answer.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The senior dog then plopped himself right between Cartie and Fedoris and lovingly looked up at them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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People try to avoid going out after dark, and in a city where everything is touched by narco dollars, the economy is collapsing.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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When Adobe’s $20 billion deal for smaller, scrappier rival Figma collapsed in 2023 under global antitrust scrutiny, investors set to reap billions complained loudly about Biden’s enforcers.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The researchers found that condors flap their wings for less than 1% of their total flight time, with one bird covering over 100 miles in a single stretch without flapping at all.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The management posted a notice forbidding all persons wearing mules to use the escalator as the flapping soles might get caught in the steps.—
Eileen Chang,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Now 86 and ailing, Khamenei has lived long enough to see the total failure of his predecessor’s revolution.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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After making a tremendous mistake that triggers the French and Indian War, an ambitious 22-year-old Washington must face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some funds fold from time to time, which is why Morningstar tracked only the ones that survived over the full 12 months.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Even more useful, this selfie stick folds out into a full-size tripod for non-selfie shots and group photos.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stock image: Three U.S. flags flutter on a white fence in a California neighborhood.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The force of McBride’s arrival rattled the uprights, sending the orange flags at their tops fluttering.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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As Mackey and Noem bust into the theater, the audience scrambles in panic.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The underwire option gives great support and coverage without being matronly, and helps separate and lift your bust.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flop. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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