as in disasters
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 collapses
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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as in flaps
to move or cause to move with a striking motion
a fish flopping around on the dock
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Recent Examples of flops
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate, Kevin Costner’s Waterworld, Disney’s John Carter and, well, Cats, are a few major flops that audiences seemed to delight in, even if most people never saw the films themselves.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Stiller recently stopped by The Prof G Pod With Scott Galloway to discuss the breakthroughs, hits, and flops throughout his time in Hollywood.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Since moving out of her parents house and into her own place last year, Gauff has been sharing her cooking journey with fans on TikTok and Instagram, documenting her successes and flops in stride.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Talking of flops, Nottingham Forest’s £10million signing of striker Emmanuel Dennis in August 2022 has been a big-time failure, with only two league goals in his 19 appearances.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
And a pair of black boots or flip flops (if weather permits) are just hint of attitude the look needs.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
Merging styles such as ballet sneakers that are athletic and feminine, or heeled flip flops, which elevate everyday footwear, will continue with the desire to curate individuality in everyday wardrobes.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Powers, who is White with gray hair and green eyes, was last seen wearing a lime green hooded sweatshirt, black shorts and flip flops.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Styled with chic flip flops, Howie's woman demonstrates that kicking back on a getaway can also be a style statement.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate, Kevin Costner’s Waterworld, Disney’s John Carter and, well, Cats, are a few major flops that audiences seemed to delight in, even if most people never saw the films themselves.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Stiller recently stopped by The Prof G Pod With Scott Galloway to discuss the breakthroughs, hits, and flops throughout his time in Hollywood.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Since moving out of her parents house and into her own place last year, Gauff has been sharing her cooking journey with fans on TikTok and Instagram, documenting her successes and flops in stride.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Talking of flops, Nottingham Forest’s £10million signing of striker Emmanuel Dennis in August 2022 has been a big-time failure, with only two league goals in his 19 appearances.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
And a pair of black boots or flip flops (if weather permits) are just hint of attitude the look needs.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
Merging styles such as ballet sneakers that are athletic and feminine, or heeled flip flops, which elevate everyday footwear, will continue with the desire to curate individuality in everyday wardrobes.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Powers, who is White with gray hair and green eyes, was last seen wearing a lime green hooded sweatshirt, black shorts and flip flops.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flops
Noun
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Some BDCs are dividend machines, others are disasters.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some contend mythologising such events does a disservice to those who lost their lives in maritime disasters.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Outside, seagulls squawk; a crane lifts sand and plops it on a boat.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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That takes me right out of the alternative world of Alien and plops me down into our own.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Just moments later, the robot slips on a carpet and collapses to the ground, only to spring back upright in less than a second.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To clean your garbage disposal, Lane suggests starting by cleaning the rubber flaps by using dish soap and a brush or an old toothbrush to scrub the rubber flaps that line the disposal.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tamsin flaps her hand to fan herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Every moment the Senate waits to confirm Antoni to overhaul the systemic failures of the BLS is one that risks the stability of global finance and American wealth.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The high-profile bank failures of 2023—including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank—triggered a contraction in CRE lending, particularly among regional banks.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The dog descends a few stairs and continues barking loudly as the perpetrator tosses the dynamite into the courtyard.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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That appeared to be a distraction at times to Anisimova, who motioned to her team in the stands that something was bothering her during ball tosses for serves.—
Howard Fendrich,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even when synchronization works technically, legal enforceability often fails.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Democratic Party is in shambles because it has become consumed by leadership that wants to have cerebral debates over abstract concepts, and the Republican Party brand, vis-à-vis its own leadership, fails to appeal to greater masses because of its fascination with uninformed arrogance.—
Fabian Naranjo Gonzalez,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flops. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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