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Recent Examples of plop
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
The fact the third entry of the Paddington Cinematic Universe doesn’t feel like one more shameless corporate product plopped off a kid’s-movie assembly line would be victory enough.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
On this day, director Jeffrey Lo and book, music and lyrics creator Min Kahng plopped dead center at their work station as the chaos and mirth of a new musical exploded around them.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
Just make sure the fruit is in individual pieces (don't plop it into the pan in big clumps).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Verb
There’s a smattering of hotels, inns, and motels in the area, but rental houses—either plopped directly on the shore or located within easy walking distance of one of more than 40 public beach-access points—are the primary draw.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
The fact the third entry of the Paddington Cinematic Universe doesn’t feel like one more shameless corporate product plopped off a kid’s-movie assembly line would be victory enough.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
On this day, director Jeffrey Lo and book, music and lyrics creator Min Kahng plopped dead center at their work station as the chaos and mirth of a new musical exploded around them.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
Just make sure the fruit is in individual pieces (don't plop it into the pan in big clumps).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plop
Verb
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But, during his walk to first, Williams tossed his bat aside and nodded his head.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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Hussain was later found shot in the back of the head, his body tossed over a guardrail.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Lindor and Soto drew back-to-back walks, and Arizona turned to side-winding right-hander Ryan Thompson, who plunked Alonso to load the bases with no outs.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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The meltdown began when lefty reliever Luis Peralta plunked Jonathan Aranda, and Taylor Walls laced a single to left.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company reported a significant dip in earnings in the first quarter.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
1 May 2025
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Maguire’s reputation has at least recovered dramatically from the dip suffered a couple of years ago, when United’s fans booed him on successive pre-season tours.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Unless Hairston flops, boundary cornerback will be the least of their draft concerns for a long time.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But both his WrestleMania 41 main event against Rhodes and his character arc since his heel turn have completely flopped.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Related Articles Overall sales were down 11 percent to $1.2 billion — which beat analyst expectations of a 12.4 percent drop.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The latest drop channels that same buzzworthy energy, but this time with a tropical twist.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
Verb
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As long as the seeds are plonked in the ground before their expiration date, their metabolism swings into action, cells divide, a root shoots downward, and a plant begins to grow.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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For teams with an eye on Europe, having a huge match plonked in the middle of a two-legged tie is hardly ideal.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Wild’s season has been like that ride, with injuries to key players altering the team’s direction with sharp turns and dives.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2025
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This dramatic retelling dives into one of Mexico’s most notorious criminal legends from the 1960s.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The tape traps moisture, temporarily plumping the skin.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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This plumping gloss delivers fuller looking lips with spicy ginger oil and hyaluronic acid to hydrate.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Plop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plop. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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