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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
They were bested by the Nashville Predators, 5-4 in a shootout, in what turned out to be a three-point game that elevated the Preds back into the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference and plopped the Kings back onto the wrong side of the playoff bubble.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Digital Realty proposed a $500 million plan to plop a data center on a vacant film production park two miles southwest of downtown.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
They were bested by the Nashville Predators, 5-4 in a shootout, in what turned out to be a three-point game that elevated the Preds back into the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference and plopped the Kings back onto the wrong side of the playoff bubble.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plop
Verb
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Javier Assad bounced back after allowing nine runs on 11 hits against the Phillies in his previous outing last Monday by tossing 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The way the Met has chosen to deal with this is to toss the Vatican frescoes onto all four walls of a side room via projector.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To keep the poly from taking on water and sinking, use pool balls and blow-up rafts to support the poly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dyer notes that Cox may well have been confused by the mental and physical trauma of the sinking and the deprivations of five days adrift.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Phillips was ejected in the eighth for intentionally hitting Willy Adames with a pitch after Roupp plunked Spencer Steer in the second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Phillips went back to the well on the next pitch and plunked Adames, prompting some consternation from San Francisco’s shortstop.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investors should use this time, then, to explore their fractional gold options, which will allow them to get invested at a cost-effective price, while still being able to exploit this likely temporary dip in prices.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An infinity pool anchors the home, overlooking the canopy and coastline, with an outdoor shower for a quick rinse after a dip in one of Tamarindo’s many stunning beaches.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Media companies a decade ago raced to engage young, bilingual Latinos by launching start-ups, including a joint venture between ABC News and Univision called Fusion that flopped.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To make one, fill a small saucepan with water, then add lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and a few drops of a pure essential oil of your choice, Martinez explains.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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This season, the goal since first puck drop has been the ultimate prize for the Colorado Avalanche -- the Stanley Cup.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Similarly, honey magnetizes moisture from the surrounding air, draws hydration into skin, and plumps fine lines.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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This step draws moisture into the skin and plumps fine lines.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Panther matched him with multiple suicide dives.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The competition showcases the iconic dive tower that stands 100 feet tall.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Plop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plop. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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