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verb

ˈpläp How to pronounce plop (audio)
Definition of plopnext
as in to toss
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plopped his backpack down on a chair

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plop

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noun

as in sinking

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Recent Examples of plop
Verb
Sometimes the best way to decompress after a long day is to plop onto the couch, turn on your favorite TV show, and let the bright screen gently lull you into a beautiful, drooly sleep. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 But about two years ago, when the Markley Group plopped its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured. — ABC News, 2 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plop
  1. toss
  2. sinking
  3. plunk
  4. dip
  5. flop
  6. drop
  7. plump
  8. dive
Verb
  • Young also tossed a laser ball to tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders near the sideline in 11-on-11 work.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • The eclipses this month (on August 12 and 28) may bring new people into your life, and potentially toss some expired connections out of it.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of toss
Noun
  • More than 3,000 families in the complex were affected by the quake, residents estimate, and most of the buildings were damaged, with some crushed, tilted, or sinking.
    — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
  • News of the body recovery piqued wide interest in light of the sinking of the Volare, a 49-foot three-story vessel that capsized July 14 near Alcatraz.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of sinking
Verb
  • Canning picked off Carrigg after the San Diego State alum was plunked by a pitch to lead off the sixth.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026
  • That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl after a pitcher plonks a batter, then offering the offender a handshake the next inning.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of plunk
Noun
  • Don’t miss a dip in the heated indoor pool or a moment of quiet in the peaceful private garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The rice papers need only a brief dip in cool (never warm) water.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dip
Verb
  • Starter addition flops Last season’s trade deadline wound up being a big flop.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Perez chugged around the bases before belly-flopping into third base with his trademark smile.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of flop
Noun
  • The following season, Toney appeared in a career-high 13 games, but he was plagued by drops and a late-season injury.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The temperature drop will be quite pronounced at elevations above 6,000 feet, with much of the Sierra in the 80s.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • At the beginning of your skincare routine, apply a lip mask to help temporarily plump lips and soften the look of fine lines.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
  • Brand founder Tata Harper uses it as the first step in her skin-care regimen to plump her skin and improve absorption for the serums and moisturizers that follow.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 July 2026
Definition of plump
Noun
  • Penta dominated Gable with a barrage of offense, including a dive to the outside and a Made in Japan for a two count.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Arraez made a short half-dive to his right, picked the ball out of the dirt, spun against the grain and rose to his feet.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of dive

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“Plop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plop. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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