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
Will Leitch, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Bush are flops that remain well worth a chuckle.
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
Verb
At one point, Alex comes over to recheck his map and, seeing Rizo attempt to analyze his work, flops over on the puzzle, causing Rizo to pause.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flops
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The difference, however, is that in wealthier nations, these kinds of disasters often trigger investment in storm drains, soil stabilization or relocation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So much for doing good when capitalism plops an offer at your feet.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
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Outside, seagulls squawk; a crane lifts sand and plops it on a boat.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite the unprecedented investment, productivity gains are elusive, employee adoption is shaky, and the business case often collapses under scrutiny.—
Christopher Lind,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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As part of the building collapses, screams can be heard.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That goes for Jimmy Kimmel and for anybody who flaps their gums for a living.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Recently, researchers in China created two new AI systems to improve the safety and efficiency of fusion energy experiments by predicting plasma failures with extreme accuracy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Overproduction comes from forecasting failures or execution mistakes, said Chan, adding that AI is not just about better demand predictions, but helping businesses make real-time decisions with accuracy.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The second of those four TD tosses was the 250th of Mahomes’ career, and no quarterback in NFL history had reached that milestone in fewer games.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miles Mykkanen’s Sam gets to unsheathe his glinting high tenor, and Lauren Snouffer’s 14-year-old Sarah tosses her lithe soprano voice into airborne vaults.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Residents are being priced out while City Hall fails them.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the video sequence to follow, from the Wizards’ 129-125 victory in Detroit on March 13, Sarr fails to box out the Pistons’ Jalen Duren after a Pistons miss.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Don’t let past disappointments hold you back.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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But which teams have been the biggest disappointments?—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flops. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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