PLOP Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈpläp

Definition of plop

as in to toss

to throw or set down clumsily or casually plopped his backpack down on a chair

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noun

as in sinking

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Recent Examples of plop

Verb

An 82-year-old Italian woman who isn't plopping herself in a chair and knitting sweaters all day long. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Rather than just trimming stems and plopping them in a vase, reflexing plays with the form of the flower by gently folding petals backwards to open up the bloom. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Noun

The silence of the lake—save for the gentle peal of church bells on Sunday mornings and the plop of ducks plunging beneath the water surface—is a rare and unforgettable pleasure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plop

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Verb

Luis Arraez homered, Garrett Stubbs had two hits and an RBI and Aaron Nola tossed seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, 4-1 on Wednesday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer pasta to a heatproof bowl and immediately toss with 2 Tbsp.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of toss

Noun

One of his first major tests in office was the sinking of the Kursk, a nuclear submarine that went down with 118 sailors on board.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
This is where the sinking of two 260-feet (80 meter) long, barges will be used to temporarily increase the water levels near the nuclear plant.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of sinking

Verb

Things couldn’t be better, until someone plunks their stuff down right in front of you, blocking your view of the water.

— John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Martinez gave up a leadoff single to Springer, then plunked Gimenez with two outs and gave up an RBI double to Straw.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunk

Noun

For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
After the workout, their heart rate charts showed similar spikes and dips, and their average and maximum heart rate values were the same.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dip

Verb

Designs against the three targets that flopped scored nearly as well as designs against the ones that produced binders in quantity.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
In Bait, Ahmed stars as struggling actor Shah Latif, who flops in his audition to play James Bond and then becomes consumed by the quest to become the first Pakistani 007.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of flop

Verb

Everything is mirrored, tufted, plumped, embroidered, gilded—and there are flowers everywhere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The former works on the surface of the skin and delivers an immediate boost of hydration that instantly plumps fine lines and softens skin texture.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Noun

The oversize dive and pilot’s watches of the 1990s and early 2000s were an anomaly, and recent years have seen a return to more sensible proportions.

— Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
The deep dive into personalized pricing comes after the FTC recently flagged dynamic pricing—or setting prices based on supply and demand as well as inventory levels and competitor pricing.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dive

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