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Recent Examples of plopping
The ball appeared to land on the boardwalk outside the stadium before plopping into McCovey Cove.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.
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Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
But few are as rage-inducing as plopping into a gaping pothole.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
Continue in the southerly direction, appreciating the gnarled coast live oaks and sound of shy red-eared sliders plopping off their logs into the water.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Oliver eliminates one pole-climbing threat by plopping a hat on his head, leading to a big fall — then takes this as an opportunity to evict his squatter.
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
River life is inaccessible, a closed world, the flicker of silver fin, a plopping frog.
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Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Lunch is available every day at the vineyard’s restaurant and there’s an expansive lawn that’s great for plopping a blanket down on to enjoy a bottle of wine.
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Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Kopankiewicz said the small dog instantly made herself at home, plopping right into his friend's lap.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.
—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
But few are as rage-inducing as plopping into a gaping pothole.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
Continue in the southerly direction, appreciating the gnarled coast live oaks and sound of shy red-eared sliders plopping off their logs into the water.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Oliver eliminates one pole-climbing threat by plopping a hat on his head, leading to a big fall — then takes this as an opportunity to evict his squatter.
—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
River life is inaccessible, a closed world, the flicker of silver fin, a plopping frog.
—
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Lunch is available every day at the vineyard’s restaurant and there’s an expansive lawn that’s great for plopping a blanket down on to enjoy a bottle of wine.
—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Kopankiewicz said the small dog instantly made herself at home, plopping right into his friend's lap.
—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plopping
Verb
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Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers before tossing them with the vinaigrette.
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Paula quickly gets rid of the gun, tossing it in the garbage of the police station bathroom, but pockets the flash drive.
Verb
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This lacecap hydrangea dazzles with electric blue flowers atop compact, sturdy stems that resist flopping in the garden.
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Plus, the minuscule fines, when they are applied, aren't going to deter millionaires from flopping to get cheap free throws.
Verb
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Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
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Matt Gage recorded two outs, but not before walking a batter, plunking another, allowing a single and surrendering a two-run homer.
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The forward Agustin Canobbio was red-carded in the final seconds after grabbing referee Ismail Elfath’s arm and flinging it away.
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The video showed the person flinging open the office door and opening fire from the hallway.
Verb
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Korean sunscreens not only feature high SPF protection, but also include skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
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Likewise, rosehip oil comes packed with retinoid precursor vitamin A, and jojoba oil is a godsend for plumping up mature skin.
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“Plopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plopping. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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